Meat and Potato Casserole

Ingredients

• 6 potatoes
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 1 lb ground pork
• 1 1/2 tsp oil
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 3 Tbsp half and half
• 1/2 tsp Lawry’s seasoning, or your favorite seasoning
• 1 small onion, chopped fine
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 4 Tbsp butter, sliced
• 3 Tbsp favorite herbs, chopped
• 5 campari tomatoes, sliced
• 2 cups Mozzarella cheese, grated

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400°F.

2. 2

   Peel the potatoes. Slice thin with a slicer. Cover potatoes with cold water.

3. 3

   In a large skillet, heat oil; add the onion and sautee. Add ground pork. Saute until meat is browned, breaking up the meat as you mix (about 4-5).

4. 4

   Add the ¾ tsp salt, ¼ tsp pepper, ½ Lawry’s seasoning (you can use Vegeta, Mrs. Dash or whatever your favorite seasoning is) and garlic. Mix well.

5. 5

   Drain the water from the potatoes. Pat dry, add to a 9"x13" casserole dish. Season with the 1 tsp salt and ¼ tsp pepper (or to taste) add half & half. Toss and spread evenly.

6. 6

   Spread the ground meat over the potatoes.

7. 7

   Add the sliced butter over the meat. Add your favorite herb(s). Top with the tomatoes and shredded cheese.

8. 8

   Cover casserole with foil. Bake 35-40 minutes, check for readiness; with a sharp knife pierce the potatoes, if soft, they’re ready. Bake another 3-5 minutes without foil so cheese starts to become golden. Serve immediately.