1. Preheat and Prep:

• Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C).

• Thinly slice your potatoes and set them aside.

2. Cook the beef bacon:

• In a large oven-safe skillet (cast iron works best), cook chopped beef bacon over medium heat until crispy.

• Remove beef bacon and place on a paper towel-lined plate.

• Do not drain the beef bacon grease – it adds flavor to the beef.

3. Brown the Beef:

• In the same skillet, cook the ground beef in the beef bacon drippings.

• As it browns, stir in the mustard powder, paprika, garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper.

• Cook until no longer pink, then reduce heat.

4. Layer the Skillet:

• Push beef to one side of the skillet.

• Begin layering:

  1. A layer of sliced potatoes

  2. Half the seasoned ground beef

  3. More potatoes

  4. The rest of the beef

  5. Final layer of potatoes on top

5. Add Milk and Cheese:

• Gently pour the skim milk over the entire skillet.

• Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly on top.

6. Bake:

• Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 45–55 minutes, or until potatoes are fork-tender and cheese is golden brown.

• If there’s still excess liquid, bake an additional 10–15 minutes uncovered.

7. Garnish and Serve:

• Let rest for 5–10 minutes (it’s piping hot).

• Top with crispy beef bacon pieces and chopped green onions if using.