Potato-Topped Sloppy Joe Casserole - P

This is a new version of Shepherd's Pie. You could even substitute Tater Tots in place of the mashed potatoes. The flavors in this easy casserole are teen favorites--a great one for them to make for the family. Throw in a nice green veggie or sald and you have a comforting family dinner.

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  lb lean ground beef
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped onion
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped green bell pepper (optional)
• 1 (15 1/2ounce) can  sloppy joe sandwich sauce
• 1 1⁄2 cups  green giant niblets frozen corn
• 2  cups water
• 1⁄4 teaspoon garlic powder or 1⁄2 teaspoon  pre minced garlic
• 2  cups instant mashed potatoes (see note in prep area)
• 1⁄4 cup sour cream
• 1  egg, beaten
• 2  ounces  shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

1. Heat oven to 325°F
2. In large skillet, brown ground beef, onion and bell pepper over medium-high heat until beef is thoroughly cooked, stirring frequently. Drain.
3. 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.
4. Meanwhile***, in medium saucepan, bring water and garlic salt to a boil.
5. Remove saucepan from heat; stir in potato flakes until well blended.
6. ***NOTE:
7. You could use leftover mashed potatoes here.
8. Add sour cream and egg; mix well.
9. Spoon beef mixture into ungreased shallow 2-quart casserole.
10. Spoon potato mixture in circle around edges of casserole.
11. Sprinkle potatoes with cheese.
12. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until potatoes are set.
13. If desired, sprinkle potatoes with chopped fresh parsley.