Ground Beef and Twice Baked Potatoe Pie

By jlwoodruff

A simple and satisfying hearty meal. Serve with a side of veggies or salad for a complete dinner the whole family will enjoy.

Ingredients

• 1 pound lean (at least 80%) ground beef
• 1/4 cup onion, chopped
• 1/4 cup Progresso® plain bread crumbs
• 1/2 teaspoon dried sage leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 egg
• 1 package (1 pound 8 ounce) refrigerated garlic mashed potatoes
• 1 cup (4 ounces) Cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1/4 cup fresh tomato, chopped, if desired
• 2 slices precooked bacon, chopped, if desired
• 2 medium green onions, chopped (2 tablespoons), if desired

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oven to 350°F.

In large bowl, mix beef, onion, bread crumbs, sage, salt and egg until well blended. Press in bottom of ungreased 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish.

Spread mashed potatoes evenly over top. Sprinkle evenly with cheese.

Bake uncovered about 50 minutes or until meat thermometer inserted in center of beef mixture reads 160°F. Sprinkle with tomato, bacon and green onions.