Recipe

Patchwork Casserole Recipe

	Shemaz9867 / All my dishes 1 year, 4 months ago A pretty casserole that my kids and husband alike come running for... Prep:20m Cook:45m Servings:10	Shemaz9867
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Ingredients

2 lbs ground beef

2 cups chopped green bell pepper

1 cup chopped onion

2 lbs frozen southern style hash-brown potatoes, thawed

2 cans (8 oz) tomato sauce

1 cup water

1 can (6 oz) tomato paste

1 t salt

1/2 t dried basil, crumbled

1/4 t ground black pepper

1 lb pasteurized process american cheese, thinly sliced, divided

Directions

Pre-heat oven to 350 F

Cook and stir beef in large skillet over medium heat until crumbled and brown, about 10 minutes; drain off fat.

Add bell pepper and onion; cook and stir until tender, about 4 minutes. Stir in potatoes, tomato sauce, water, tomato paste, salt, basil, and pepper.

Spoon half of mixture into 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking pan or 3 qt baking dish; top with half the cheese. Spoon remaining meat mixture evenly on top of cheese. Cover pan with foil; bake 45 minutes.

Cut remaining cheese into decorative shapes; place on top of casserole. (We usually do stars, hearts or leaves) Let stand loosely covered until cheese melts, about 5 minutes, then serve.

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