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Cheesy Potato Beef Bake

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"I created this layered meat-and-potatoes casserole a few years ago when my mother asked me what I wanted for supper," shares Nicole Rute. "My family thinks it tastes great," adds the 15-year-old .

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
2 cans (4 ounces each) mushroom stems and pieces, drained, optional
2 packages (5-1/4 ounces each) au gratin potatoes
4 cups boiling water
1-1/3 cups 2% milk
2 teaspoons butter
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook beef until no longer pink; drain. Place in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Top with mushrooms.
In a small bowl, combine the potatoes and contents of sauce mix packets, water, milk, butter, salt, seasoned salt and pepper. Pour over beef and mushrooms. Cover and bake at 400° for 30 minutes or until heated through.
Sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, for 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Yield: 8 servings.