👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prep the Potatoes

Boil sliced potatoes 5–7 minutes until just tender.
Drain.

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2. Make the Beef Layer

Cook beef, onion & garlic.
Season with paprika, thyme, salt & pepper.
Set aside.

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3. Make the Bold Cheese Sauce

1. Melt butter in pan.
2. Whisk flour, cook 1 min.
3. Add milk and whisk until thick.
4. Add cheddar + cream cheese + Dijon + smoked paprika.
5. Stir until glossy and smooth.

This is grandma’s sauce… but bolder, richer, cheesier.

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4. Assemble

In a baking dish:

1. Layer potatoes
2. Beef
3. Cheese sauce
   Repeat until full
   Top with extra cheddar

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5. Bake

Bake at 375°F / 190°C for 25–30 minutes,
until bubbly and golden.

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🍽️ Serve

Let it rest 10 minutes (important).
Serve with:

• Pickles
• Salad
• Green beans

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🤤 Flavor & Texture

• Creamy, velvety cheese sauce
• Tender potatoes
• Savory beef
• Smoky depth from paprika + Dijon
• Nostalgic, but unexpectedly bold

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🔄 Variations

Grandma Goes Spicy

Add jalapeños or pepper jack

Grandma Goes French

Use Gruyère + caramelized onions

Grandma Goes Italian

Add oregano + mozzarella + parmesan

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❤️ Why It’s “Grandma’s”… but Different

It has:

• Comfort
• Familiar taste
• Simple ingredients

But upgraded with:

• Depth
• Creaminess
• Bolder cheese
• Playful spices

Like her famous dish, but with personality.

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✔️ A “grandma storytelling” version

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