Bacon Cheeseburger Potato Skillet
Bacon Cheeseburger Potato Skillet
Ingredients
For the Seasoned Potatoes
- 2 pounds Russet potatoes, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
For the Meat Mixture
- 1 pound ground beef, 80/20 lean
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 1 1/2 tablespoons cheeseburger seasoning blend
For the Topping and Garnish
- 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 6 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 green onions, chopped
For Serving
- 1/4 cup special burger sauce, for drizzling, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your air fryer to 400°F. In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced Russet potatoes with olive oil, kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Toss vigorously until the potatoes are evenly coated with the oil and spices.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 400
- 2
Transfer the seasoned potatoes to the air fryer basket. Cook for 25 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until the potatoes are crispy and golden brown.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 400
- 3
While the potatoes are cooking, preheat your oven to 375°F. Heat a large oven-safe skillet (preferably cast iron) over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and diced yellow onion. Cook, breaking up the beef with a spatula, until the beef is thoroughly browned and the onions are softened, about 8-10 minutes.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 375
- 4
Drain any excess grease from the skillet. Sprinkle the cheeseburger seasoning blend over the beef and onion mixture, stirring to combine.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Once the potatoes are cooked, add them directly into the skillet with the ground beef and onion mixture. Stir gently to combine.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Generously top the entire skillet contents with shredded cheddar cheese, then sprinkle the cooked and crumbled bacon pieces over the cheese layer.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
⏱️ 7 min•🌡️ 375
- 8
Carefully remove the skillet from the oven. Garnish with freshly chopped green onions and drizzle with special burger sauce before serving.
⏱️ 2 min
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Bacon Cheeseburger Potato Skillet
Ingredients
For the Seasoned Potatoes
- 2 pounds Russet potatoes, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
For the Meat Mixture
- 1 pound ground beef, 80/20 lean
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 1 1/2 tablespoons cheeseburger seasoning blend
For the Topping and Garnish
- 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 6 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 green onions, chopped
For Serving
- 1/4 cup special burger sauce, for drizzling, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your air fryer to 400°F. In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced Russet potatoes with olive oil, kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Toss vigorously until the potatoes are evenly coated with the oil and spices.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 400 - 2
Transfer the seasoned potatoes to the air fryer basket. Cook for 25 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until the potatoes are crispy and golden brown.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 400 - 3
While the potatoes are cooking, preheat your oven to 375°F. Heat a large oven-safe skillet (preferably cast iron) over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and diced yellow onion. Cook, breaking up the beef with a spatula, until the beef is thoroughly browned and the onions are softened, about 8-10 minutes.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 375 - 4
Drain any excess grease from the skillet. Sprinkle the cheeseburger seasoning blend over the beef and onion mixture, stirring to combine.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Once the potatoes are cooked, add them directly into the skillet with the ground beef and onion mixture. Stir gently to combine.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Generously top the entire skillet contents with shredded cheddar cheese, then sprinkle the cooked and crumbled bacon pieces over the cheese layer.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
⏱️ 7 min•🌡️ 375 - 8
Carefully remove the skillet from the oven. Garnish with freshly chopped green onions and drizzle with special burger sauce before serving.
⏱️ 2 min