Mashed Potato Pizza

By
Doris Harrar, Rockford, Ill.

A layered pizza with mashed potatoes as the base.

Preparation time
45 minutes
Cooking time
35 minutes
Total time
1 hour, 20 minutes
Yield
10 Servings

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef
1 teaspoon salt
1⁄2 teaspoon garlic salt
1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon sage
1 teaspoon cumin
6 cups mashed potatoes (seasoned)
2 eggs (beaten)
1 cup parmesan cheese
8 ounces tomato sauce (or 10 oz plain pizza sauce)
1⁄2 teaspoon oregano
1⁄2 teaspoon basil
1 cup onion (chopped)
1 cup green peppers (chopped)
2 cups mozzarella cheese (shredded)

Instructions

Mix together thoroughly: lean ground beef, salt, garlic salt, pepper, sage, and cumin. Set aside.

Mix together: seasoned mashed potatoes, eggs, and Parmesan cheese. Press into buttered 9x13x2-inch pan.

Spread over potatoes: tomato sauce (or pizza sauce), oregano, and basil.

Add in layers: ground beef mixture, chopped onions, chopped green peppers, and shredded Mozzarella cheese.

Bake at 400 degrees for 30-35 minutes. Serves 8-10

Notes

Other favorite pizza topping ingredients may be added or substituted.