cheeseburger stuffed potato recipe

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 carrot, shredded
• 1 celery stalk, diced
• 1/2 lb shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 cups milk
• 1 T butter
• 1 T flour
• 1 tsp yellow mustard
• salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder
• 4 baked potatoes 

Optional Toppings

• Bacon
• Green onions
• Pickles 

Instructions

1. In a small sauce pan, melt the butter on medium heat. Add in half diced onion, the carrots and celery. Season with salt and pepper, stirring over medium heat until softened. Add the flour, stirring into mixture until all the butter has been absorbed by the flour. Allow to cook for about a minute until the roux is lightly toasted, then stir in the mustard. 
2. Slowly whisk in the milk, stirring constantly to prevent lumps. Continue stirring as the mixture begins to simmer and then add in half the cheese, stirring to help the cheese melt. You can blend the mixture up for a smoother texture or to hide the vegetables. 
3. Heat a separate, large skillet on high. Season ground beef with salt, pepper, onion powder and garlic powder and divide into six portions. Once your skillet is hot, drop three of the portions of ground beef into a small amount of oil or butter. Do not touch the beef for 30 seconds. 
4. After 30 seconds, use a metal spatula to smash the patties down (this will create that yummy, crispy edge seen on smash burger patties). When all patties have been smashed, sprinkl the top with some onion and flip over to sear the other side. Add cheese and cover until melted. 
5. Remove the patties and chop into 1/4 to 1/2 inch pieces. Add back to the sauce. 
   
6. Serve on top of baked potatoes and top with your favorite toppings.