Recipe: Potato-Topped Sloppy Joe Casserole

POTATO-TOPPED SLOPPY JOE CASSEROLE

1 lb. lean ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 (15 1/2 oz.) can sloppy Joe sandwich sauce
1 1/2 cups frozen corn
FOR THE POTATO TOPPING:
2 cups water
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
2 cups mashed potato flakes
1/4 cup sour cream
1 egg, beaten
2 oz. (1/2 cup) shredded Cheddar cheese
Chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

Heat oven to 325 degrees F.

In large skillet, brown ground beef, onion and bell pepper over medium-high heat until beef is thoroughly cooked, stirring frequently. Drain.

Add sandwich sauce and corn; mix well. Reduce heat; simmer 4 to 6 minutes or until thoroughly heated and corn is crisp-tender, stirring occasionally.

Meanwhile, to prepare the potato mixture, in medium saucepan, bring 2 cups water and garlic salt to a boil. Remove saucepan from heat; stir in potato flakes until well blended. Add sour cream and egg; mix well.

Spoon beef mixture into ungreased shallow 2-quart casserole. Spoon potato mixture in circle around edges of casserole. Sprinkle potatoes with cheese.

Bake at 325 degrees F for 25 to 30 minutes or until potatoes are set. If desired, sprinkle potatoes with chopped fresh parsley.

Makes 4 servings
Source: Pillsbury