Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
  • 1 cup diced yellow onions
  • 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, cubed
  • 3 1/2 cups water
  • 2 boxes (4.7 oz each) Betty Crockerâ„¢ scalloped potatoes
  • 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (4 oz)
  • 1/2 cup chopped cooked bacon (6 slices)
  • 2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions
  • Sour cream, if desired

Instruction

  • Spray 4 1/2- to 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray.
  • In 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook beef and onions over medium-high heat 7 to 9 minutes, stirring occasionally, until brown; drain. Return beef mixture to skillet, and place over low heat; stir in cream cheese. Cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until cream cheese melts.
  • In slow cooker, mix water and sauce mixes (from scalloped potatoes boxes), then stir in potatoes (from scalloped potatoes boxes). Spread beef mixture over potatoes.
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting 2 to 2 1/2 hours or until potatoes are tender and liquid is absorbed.
  • Stir mixture. Top with Cheddar cheese; cover, and cook on Low heat setting 3 to 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Top with bacon and green onions. Serve with sour cream.