Cheesy Potato Beef Bake

Name: Cheesy Potato Beef Bake
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef; 2 cans (4 ounces each) mushroom stems and pieces, drained, optional; 2 packages (5-1/4 ounces each) au gratin potatoes; 4 cups boiling water; 1-1/3 cups 2% milk; 2 teaspoons butter; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; minced fresh parsley, optional

Total Time Prep: 10 min. Bake: 35 min. + standing

Yield 8 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

I created this layered meat-and-potatoes casserole a few years ago when my mother asked me what I wanted for supper. My family thinks it tastes great. —Nicole Rute, Fall River, Wisconsin

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
2 cans (4 ounces each) mushroom stems and pieces, drained, optional
2 packages (5-1/4 ounces each) au gratin potatoes
4 cups boiling water
1-1/3 cups 2% milk
2 teaspoons butter
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
minced fresh parsley, optional

Directions

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook beef until no longer pink; drain. Place in a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Top with mushrooms.
In a small bowl, combine the potatoes and contents of sauce mix packets, water, milk, butter, salt, seasoned salt and pepper. Pour over beef and mushrooms. Cover and bake at 400° for 30 minutes or until heated through.
Sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, for 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. If desired, garnish with parsley.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 243 calories, 12g fat (7g saturated fat), 51mg cholesterol, 908mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 16g protein.

I created this layered meat-and-potatoes casserole a few years ago when my mother asked me what I wanted for supper. My family thinks it tastes great. —Nicole Rute, Fall River, Wisconsin

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