A quick-to-assemble casserole is just the ticket for a busy weeknight meal. Add this fast, fabulous, family pleasing meal idea to your recipe repertoire. Keep the ingredients on hand in the pantry and freezer, and dinner can be on the table in short order.
German Potato Salad Casserole
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Makes 4 servings
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1 pound ground beef (90% lean) or ground turkey
1 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves, crumbled
1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 can (15 ounces) READ German Potato Salad
1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, well drained
1-1/2 cups shredded Swiss cheese, divided
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PREHEAT oven to 350 degrees.
COOK ground beef, onion, garlic and thyme in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes or until beef is no longer pink; drain. (Beef should be left in large crumbles.) Season with salt, if desired, and pepper.
STIR in potato salad and tomatoes. Cook over medium heat until liquid is reduced and thickened, about 7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in 1 cup cheese and spoon mixture into an ungreased 11-1/2 x 8 x 2-inch (2-quart) baking dish. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top and bake, uncovered, in preheated oven for 15 minutes or until bubbly. Remove from the oven and let stand 5 minutes before serving.
For additional recipes for soup, skillets and salads made with German potato salad, visit www.READsalads.com.
