Recipe: Super Supper - Quick Potato Hamburger Casserole, 1968

SUPER SUPPER, 1968

1 (5 1/4 oz.) package Pillsbury Hungry Jack Mashed Potato Flakes
1 1/2 cups dairy sour cream
1 cup water, divided use
1 lb. ground beef
1 (15 oz.) can tomato sauce with tomato bits (or 2 cans (8 oz. each) tomato sauce)
1 (12 oz.) can corn with sweet peppers, undrained (Green Giant Mexicorn)
1 tablespoon instant minced onion
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon oregano
1/2 cup diced process American or Cheddar cheese

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

In an ungreased 13x9-inch baking dish, blend dry potato flakes with sour cream and 1/2 cup water (mixture will be crumbly). Pat firmly onto bottom of baking dish.

In large skillet, brown ground beef. stir in remaining 1/2 cup water and remaining ingredients except cheese.

Spoon beef mixture over potato mixture. Sprinkle with cheese.

Bake at 350 degrees F for 25 to 30 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.

Makes 6 servings