Name: Cheeseburger Potato Skillet : Easy 30-Minute One-Pan Family Dinner
Ingredients: ½ cup ketchup; ¼ cup mayonnaise; 2 tbsp yellow mustard; 2 tbsp sweet relish (or finely chopped pickles); 5 small–medium russet potatoes, peeled and ½-inch cubed; 1–2 tbsp olive oil; Salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika (for potatoes); 1 lb (450 g) ground beef (80/20 preferred for flavor); 1 onion, finely chopped; ½ tsp salt; ½ tsp black pepper; 1 tsp onion powder; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp smoked paprika; ½ tsp ground mustard; 1 tbsp minced garlic; 1½ cups shredded Colby Jack or cheddar cheese; 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled; 2 green onions, sliced

Description

If you’re craving a cheeseburger and fries but don’t want the grill, the buns, or the cleanup, this one-pan cheeseburger potato skillet is the answer. You get crispy potatoes, savory seasoned beef, smoky bacon, melty cheese, and a tangy burger-style sauce — all in one hearty, comforting dish. It’s fast, flexible, and perfect for busy weeknights when everyone is hungry now.

Ingredients

Scale

Burger Sauce

½ cup ketchup
¼ cup mayonnaise
2 tbsp yellow mustard
2 tbsp sweet relish (or finely chopped pickles)

Skillet

5 small–medium russet potatoes, peeled and ½-inch cubed
1–2 tbsp olive oil
Salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika (for potatoes)
1 lb (450 g) ground beef (80/20 preferred for flavor)
1 onion, finely chopped
½ tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp ground mustard
1 tbsp minced garlic
1½ cups shredded Colby Jack or cheddar cheese
6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
2 green onions, sliced

Instructions

Make the sauce
In a small bowl, mix ketchup, mayo, mustard, and relish. Refrigerate to thicken and develop flavor.
Cook the potatoes
Toss cubed potatoes with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Air fryer: Cook at 400°F (205°C) for 20–25 minutes, shaking halfway.
- Oven: Roast at 425°F (220°C) for 25–30 minutes, turning once.
  Cook until golden and crisp.
Brown the beef
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook ground beef and onion, breaking up the meat, until browned and fully cooked. Drain excess grease.
Season
Stir in salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and ground mustard. Cook 1 minute. Add minced garlic and cook 30 seconds more.
Combine
Add crispy potatoes to the skillet. Gently fold together and spread into an even layer.
Add cheese and bacon
Sprinkle cheese evenly over the top, then bacon.
Melt
Place skillet in a 400°F (205°C) oven for 3–5 minutes until cheese is melted.
No oven? Cover with a lid and let residual heat melt the cheese.
Finish
Drizzle burger sauce over the top and sprinkle with green onions. Serve hot.

Notes

Cut potatoes evenly so they cook at the same rate.
Get potatoes truly crispy — soft potatoes change the whole texture.
Drain beef well to avoid a greasy skillet.
Shred your own cheese for smoother melting.
Heat the skillet mixture before cheesing so melt time is quick and even.