Pizza with Hash Brown Crust

Shredded has browns make the golden crust for this family favorite shared by Kim Rauhala. The tasty toppings include ground beef, sliced mushrooms and shredded cheese. “Sometimes I add basil or oregano to the seasonings,” says the Didsbury, Alberta subscriber.

Pizza with Hash Brown Crust Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

• 1 package (30 ounces) frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed
• 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cheddar cheese soup, undiluted
• 1 pound ground beef
• 3 celery ribs, chopped
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
• 1 jar (6 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
• 1-1/4 teaspoons chili powder
• 3/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 cups shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine the hash browns and soup. Spread into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 400° for 30 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook the beef, celery and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender; drain. Add the tomato sauce, mushrooms, chili powder, seasoned salt, garlic powder and pepper.
3. Spread over the crust. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake 10 minutes longer or until the cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 348 calories, 18g fat (10g saturated fat), 67mg cholesterol, 884mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 23g protein.