MEAT-AND-POTATO CASSEROLE

For variety, you can use another kind of cream soup (cream of mushroom, for instance). But try it this way first!

—MARNA HEITZ FARLEY, IA



PREP: 10 MIN. BAKE: 50 MIN. MAKES: 6 SERVINGS


4 cups thinly sliced peeled potatoes

2 tablespoons butter, melted

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 pound ground beef

1 package (10 ounces) frozen corn

1 can (10 3/4 ounces) condensed cream of celery soup, undiluted

1/3 cup milk

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

1/8 teaspoon pepper

1 tablespoon chopped onion

1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese, divided

Minced fresh parsley, optional

1. Preheat oven 400°. Toss potatoes with butter and salt; arrange on the bottom and up the sides of a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, 25-30 minutes or until potatoes are almost tender.

2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Sprinkle beef and corn over potatoes. Combine the soup, milk, garlic powder, pepper, onion and 1/2 cup cheese; pour over beef mixture.

3. Bake, uncovered, 20 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 2-3 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with parsley if desired.