With this Amish Potato Haystack recipe you'll understand why this dish is popular among the Amish. It makes a hearty meal!
If you're looking for a recipe for a large dish to take to a family gathering, look no further.
You might want to consider cutting the ingredients in half for smaller families.
Ingredients:
10 med. Potatoes
2 pkg. Ranch dressing mix
1 c. sour cream
1 c milk
4 lb. Hamburger
1/4 c. chopped onion
2 pkg. taco seasoning
salt and pepper to taste
Cheese Sauce:
1/2 c. butter
1/4 c. flour
4 c. milk
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 box Velveeta cheese
Melt butter in pan. Add flour. When boiling, add milk, salt, pepper and cheese.
Cook, peel and shred potatoes. Add sour cream and milk to dressing mix. Fry hamburger with onion and add taco seasoning. Layer all ingredients in casserole in order given, then put cheese sauce on top. Bake until hot. Before serving, top with crushed nacho chips.
Potato Haystack recipe given by Mary Troyer, Lauara Raber and Rosie Weaver.
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