I'm a fairly accomplished home cook and typically do something that interests me out of Julia, Marcella Hazan, Nancy Silverton, Dorrie Greenspan etc. but this simple recipe is the one of my New England childhood and for most of my family one of the best things I can cook for them. It's simple, cheap, and requires almost no skills but it's a hit. Try it without the embellishments..you'll be surprised.

i just made this 2 days ago. all i added was a chopped onion to the hamburger while it browned and some shredded cheese on top of the potatoes for the last 10 minutes of cooking, just enough to melt it. it was Amazing ! i made a huge pan and it's almost all gone. i will def do this again. a total favorite and so easy !!