Gluten Free Italian Hamburger Deep Dish

Gluten Free Italian Hamburger Deep Dish

PREP TIME  15 Min
TOTAL TIME 45 Min
SERVINGS 8

INGREDIENTS:
1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef (I used sausage)
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
2 2/3 cups water
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1 teaspoon salt, if desired
2 tablespoons instant minced onion
1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
2/3 cup milk
2 cups Betty Crocker® Potato Buds® mashed potatoes (dry)
3 to 4 medium tomatoes, sliced
4 oz mozzarella cheese, shredded or sliced

1 Heat oven to 350ºF. Grease or spray 11x7-inch (2-quart) glass baking dish. In 10-inch skillet, cook beef, 1 teaspoon salt, the pepper and garlic over medium heat,

stirring occasionally, until beef is brown; drain.

2 In 3-quart saucepan, heat water, butter, 1 teaspoon salt, the onion and oregano to boiling. Remove from heat. Stir in milk and dry potatoes just until moistened. Let

stand about 30 seconds or until liquid is absorbed; whip with fork until fluffy. Spread half of the potato mixture in baking dish. Layer with beef and half of the tomatoes.

Top with remaining potatoes and tomatoes; sprinkle with cheese.

3 Bake uncovered about 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly.