Italian Meat and Potatoes

Name: Italian Meat and Potatoes
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 55 min
Yield: 10-12 servings.
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef; 1 pound Jones No Sugar Pork Sausage Roll sausage; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cheddar cheese soup, undiluted; 1-1/4 cups whole milk; 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 6 medium potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced; 2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

“My mom used to call this Potato Pizza, and it was always a treat to be served this hearty dish”, writes Kaci Koltz of Cassville, Wisconsin. “It’s still one of my favorites on a cold winter day.”

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 pound Jones No Sugar Pork Sausage Roll sausage
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cheddar cheese soup, undiluted
1-1/4 cups whole milk
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon sugar
6 medium potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Directions

In a large skillet, cook the beef, sausage, onion, pepper and salt over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the soup, milk, tomato sauce, garlic powder, oregano and sugar. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until heated through.
Drain meat mixture; spoon half into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Layer half of the potatoes. Repeat layers. Top with soup mixture.
Cover and bake at 350° for 1-1/4 hours or until potatoes are tender. Uncover; sprinkle with cheese. Bake 15 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Originally published as Italian Potato Bake in Simple & Delicious November/December 2007

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Christee311

Jan 4, 2015

I made this casserole tonight and it was indeed one of those casseroles that you just get up out of your chair for seconds mmm! In fact I had to stop the kids from getting thirds.I did change a few things tho. I sliced the potatoes just a little thicker and boiled for 6-8 min., drained well, and layered all ingredients like a lasagna (meat, potatoes, sauce, and cheese, repeat) yes the cheese. I went on ahead and added it. Cover for 35 min. and uncover for 15 min, perfect!!
Joscy

Nov 25, 2012

Just read all the yummy ingredients in this dish. OMGosh. Look forward to making this mouth watering casserole, SOON!!
lawhipp

Nov 18, 2012

Family enjoyed this. Reheated well. Easy to make.
vpg1954

Oct 5, 2011

I have made this soooo many times exactly as written and as my husband says "Top Ten"!