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Here's everything you need for this amazing cheeseburger casserole. You need 30 minutes of prep time and 30 minutes of cooking and cooling time for this recipe that serves six.

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Ingredients To Gather:

• 1 1/2 to 2 pounds Russet potatoes, (6 small to medium potatoes) peeled and sliced 1/4-inch thick

• salt

• 1 Tbsp oil

• 1 pound lean ground beef

• 1 small onion, chopped

• 2 tsp minced garlic (2 cloves minced)

• salt (to taste)

• freshly ground black pepper (to taste)

• 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter

• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour

• 2 cups milk

• 2 cups grated sharp Cheddar (plus 1 cup more if you want to add on top)

• 4 oz of French's Fried Onions (about 2/3 of a 6 oz container)

Directions To Follow:

1. On a large pot, bring the potatoes to a boil for 5 minutes in salted water. Drain. On a greased 9X13 casserole dish, spread the potatoes evenly.
2. Add oil to a large, heavy skillet. Cook meat, onions and garlic over high heat.
   On a medium sauce pan, melt 1/2 stick of butter. Add flour and stir until smooth. Cook for 1 minute and then turn to low heat. Whisk slowly. Add milk. Turn the heat to medium. Add salt and pepper. Cook, until the sauce bubbles and thickens.
3. Turn off the heat, Stir in 2 cups of cheese.
4. Add the cooked meat to the cheese. Stir. Pour the meat/cheese sauce over the potatoes, and spread evenly.
   Bake @ 350F for 15 minutes. Add 1 cup of cheese and French's Fried Onions. Bake for 10 minutes.
   

Finished!

This cheeseburger casserole is perfect for a busy weeknight or a fancy dinner party, and children of all ages love it! What about you? Do you have a special hack for how to prepare this dish?

Happy Cooking!

Article Source: Chef Mommy