"I used all beef and used gruyere instead of cheddar. I mixed the cheese and scallions into the potatoes which made them gooey and yummy. However, as a result the crust didn't get that golden brown that others describe. Next time I'll sprinkle more cheese on top. Aside from mixing the cheese into the potatoes I made them exactly as the recipe suggests. You may be inclined to add liquid because they appear dry but don't because in the end they are very creamy. The cinnamon gave it a unique twist which was unexpected and tasty. Lastly, next time I make it I will probably omit the mushrooms and possibly add peas instead. I do love mushrooms usually but it wasn't the texture I was looking for.

"I used all beef and used gruyere instead of cheddar. I mixed the cheese and scallions into the potatoes which made them gooey and yummy. However, as a result the crust didn't get that golden brown that others describe. Next time I'll sprinkle more cheese on top. Aside from mixing the cheese into the potatoes I made them exactly as the recipe suggests. You may be inclined to add liquid because they appear dry but don't because in the end they are very creamy. The cinnamon gave it a unique twist which was unexpected and tasty. Lastly, next time I make it I will probably omit the mushrooms and possibly add peas instead. I do love mushrooms usually but it wasn't the texture I was looking for.