Recipe: Pizza Potatoes (using scalloped potato mix, 1970's)

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1 pkg. scalloped potato mix
1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes
1 1/2 cups water
1/4 tsp. oregano leaves
1 (6 oz.) pkg. sliced pepperoni
1 (4 oz.) pkg. shredded mozzarella cheese

Heat oven to 400 degrees F.

Empty potato slices and packet of seasoned sauce mix into ungreased 2 quart casserole; set aside.

Heat tomatoes, 1 1/2 cups water and oregano to boiling; stir into potatoes. Arrange pepperoni on top and sprinkle with cheese.

Bake uncovered at 400 degrees F for 30 to 35 minutes.

VARIATIONS:

HAMBURGER PIZZA POTATOES:
Substitute 1/2 lb. ground beef, browned and drained, for pepperoni; mix into potato mixture.

SAUSAGE PIZZA POTATOES:
Substitute 1/2 lb. bulk pork sausage, browned and drained, for pepperoni; mix into potato mixture.

Makes 4 servings
Source: Vintage recipe booklet: Betty Crocker's Piggy Bank Casseroles: A Special Collection of Penny-Wise Recipes, General Mills, Inc., 1970