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Before Payday Casserole

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Course Casserole, Main Course
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 3 1/3 cups dried potato flakes (or instant mashed potatoes)
  • 3 1/3 cups boiling water
  • 1/4 cup full-fat sour cream, room temperature
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 28-ounce can tomato purée
  • 1 14.75-ounce can corn kernels, drained
  • 1 14.50-ounce can green beans, drained
  • 2 cups sliced or shredded white or yellow cheddar cheese
  • Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9x9 or 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray. Set aside.
  • In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef, seasoning with salt and pepper, and breaking it into crumbles. Transfer to a large bowl once browned.
  • Add tomato purée, corn, and green beans to the cooked meat. Stir well to combine and set aside.
  • In a separate bowl, mix potato flakes with boiling water, sour cream, and butter until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Spread the meat and vegetable mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  • Top the meat layer with the mashed potato mixture, spreading it into an even layer.
  • Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes, until bubbling around the edges.
  • Uncover, sprinkle cheese on top, and bake for another 10 minutes until the cheese is melted.
  • Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

You can substitute the ground beef with ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
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