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FIRST STEP:Preheat the oven to 350*

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Spray a 9x13 baking dish with a non stick cooking spray

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SECOND STEP:In a large skillet, add the onion and ground beef and cook until the meat is done

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Slice the potatoes to about ¼” slices

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THIRD STEP:Add one layer of potatoes to the bottom of the baking pan

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Sprinkle with salt and pepper

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Top with approximately ⅓ of the meat mixture and spread evenly over the potatoes

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Sprinkle with ⅓ of the shredded cheese

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FOURTH STEP:Repeat this two more times in layers

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The last layer should be the remaining cheese

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FIFTH STEP:In a bowl, combine the Cheddar cheese soup mix, the milk and the evaporated milk, with optional salt and pepper if desired

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SIXTH STEP:Pour the soup mix over the top of the potatoes and beef mixture

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Cover the baking pan tightly with aluminum foil and place in the oven

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SEVENTH STEP:Bake for one hour

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Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes to get a golden topping on the cheese.

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If the potatoes are thicker, you will need to bake the dish longer

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Enjoy!