Loaded Cheeseburger Potato Skillet (Printable Version)

# What You'll Need:

→ Potatoes and Oil

01 - 4 large russet potatoes, diced into 2.5 cm cubes
02 - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or olive oil

→ Beef and Seasonings

03 - 450 grams ground beef
04 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
06 - 1 teaspoon paprika
07 - ½ teaspoon salt
08 - ½ teaspoon black pepper

→ Toppings

09 - 6 slices bacon, cooked and chopped
10 - ½ cup diced tomatoes
11 - ½ cup chopped pickles
12 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

→ Creamy Cheese Sauce

13 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
14 - 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
15 - 360 milliliters whole milk
16 - 200 grams shredded cheddar cheese
17 - ½ teaspoon mustard powder
18 - ½ teaspoon salt
19 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper

# Step-by-Step Directions:

01 - Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced potatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until edges are crispy and golden, about 12 to 15 minutes.
02 - Push potatoes to one side or remove temporarily. Add ground beef to skillet and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
03 - Season beef with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix cooked beef with potatoes thoroughly.
04 - Cook bacon until crispy, then chop into small pieces.
05 - In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk and simmer until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in cheddar cheese, mustard powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
06 - Pour cheese sauce evenly over the potato and beef mixture. Top with crispy bacon, diced tomatoes, chopped pickles, and fresh parsley.
07 - Serve warm, allowing the creamy cheese sauce to meld the flavors together.

# Helpful Notes:

01 - Allow potatoes to fry undisturbed for several minutes before stirring to achieve crisp edges.
02 - Use freshly shredded cheese to ensure a smooth, creamy sauce.
03 - Add pickles and tomatoes at the end to maintain their fresh crunch.
04 - Avoid boiling the cheese sauce to prevent separation.

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