POTATO-TOPPED CASSEROLE

Potato-Topped Casserole image

My family enjoy this basic, comforting casserole because it always satisfies. I sometimes stir in sliced black olives.-Cheryl Buker, Eagle, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

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Ingredients

2 pounds ground beef
2 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms, optional
2 garlic cloves, minced
Salt and pepper to taste
4 cups hot mashed potatoes (prepared with milk and butter)
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the tomato sauce, mushrooms if desired, garlic, salt and pepper. , Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with potatoes; sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353 calories, Fat 21g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 531mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 25g protein.