🥓 Cheesy Bacon Potato Bake 🧀

"Make dinner a delight with this cozy and cheesy potato bake!"

🍽️ Ingredients 🍽️
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 box of scallop potatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 can cream of potato soup
- Pack of bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 onion, chopped

🧑‍🍳 Directions 🧑‍🍳
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a skillet, cook the ground beef with the chopped onion until the beef is thoroughly cooked and onions are translucent. Drain any excess grease.
3. Stir the cream of potato soup into the cooked beef and onion mixture.
4. Place the uncooked scallop potatoes evenly in a 13x9-inch baking dish.
5. Prepare the sauce packet from the scallop potatoes box according to package instructions and pour over the potatoes.
6. Layer the beef and soup mixture over the scallop potatoes, then pour the sauce mixture on top.
7. Bake uncovered for 25 minutes.
8. Remove the dish from the oven, sprinkle with crumbled bacon and shredded cheese, then return to the oven for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
9. Serve hot and enjoy the comforting flavors!

🍎 Nutritional Information 🍎
- Calories: 520 per serving
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Protein: 28g
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fiber: 3g
- Sugar: 5g

💡 Tips and Tricks 💡
- For a lighter version, try using lean ground beef or turkey and low-fat cheese.
- Add a pinch of cayenne pepper or paprika to the beef for a bit of a spicy kick.
- If you're short on time, pre-cook the bacon while the oven is preheating.

⏳ Preparation time 🍰
Preparation time: 15 minutes | Cooking time: 35 minutes | Serving: 6

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