Loaded Cheeseburger Potato Skillet (Printer-Friendly Version)
Crispy potatoes, juicy beef, smoky bacon, fresh pickles, and creamy cheese sauce combine in a hearty skillet meal.
# Required Ingredients:
→ Potatoes
01 -
4 large russet potatoes, diced into 2.5 cm cubes
02 -
2 tablespoons vegetable oil or olive oil
→ Beef Mixture
03 -
450 grams ground beef
04 -
1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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1 teaspoon paprika
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½ teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon black pepper
→ Toppings
09 -
6 slices bacon, cooked and chopped
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120 ml diced tomatoes
11 -
120 ml chopped pickles
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
→ Cheese Sauce
13 -
2 tablespoons butter
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2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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360 ml whole milk
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200 grams shredded cheddar cheese
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½ teaspoon mustard powder
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½ teaspoon salt
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¼ teaspoon black pepper
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 -
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced potatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until edges are golden and crisp, about 12 to 15 minutes.
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Push potatoes to one side or remove temporarily. Add ground beef to skillet and cook until browned, breaking it apart during cooking.
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Season beef with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly with potatoes once beef is fully cooked.
04 -
Cook bacon separately until crispy; chop into small pieces.
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In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook briefly. Gradually add milk while whisking continuously. Simmer until thickened, then stir in cheddar cheese, mustard powder, salt, and pepper until sauce is smooth.
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Pour cheese sauce evenly over the potato and beef mixture. Top with crispy bacon, diced tomatoes, chopped pickles, and fresh parsley.
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Serve warm, allowing the creamy cheese sauce to coat the layers.
# Handy Cooking Tips:
01 -
Allow potatoes to fry undisturbed for several minutes to develop a crisp exterior.
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Use freshly shredded cheese for a smoother melting texture.
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Avoid boiling the cheese sauce to prevent separation.
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Add pickles and tomatoes last to maintain their fresh crunch.