ITALIAN POTATO CASSEROLE

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After one taste, you'll see why this delicious dish won grand prize in a local newspaper cooking contest. It's a great variation on traditional shepherd's pie.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound bulk Italian sausage
3 cups mashed potatoes
1 cup chopped onion
3/4 cup chopped green pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
2 cups chopped fresh tomatoes
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes

Steps:

  • In a skillet, cook sausage until no longer pink; drain. Place in a greased 9-in. square baking dish. Top with potatoes. In the same skillet, saute onion, green pepper and garlic in oil for 5 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. , Stir in the mushrooms, tomatoes, olives, basil, salt and pepper. Spoon over potatoes to within 1 in. of edge of dish. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese and parsley on top. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until top is lightly browned.

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