This tried-and-true classic recipe has been a fan-favorite since the 1940s.

Then watch it cook until the mixture is bubbly and the cheese begins to brown.

Ingredients

3to4cupshomemade or instant mashed potatoes(see tip) or1(24-oz.

Hamburger pie

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In a large skillet cook meat and onion until meat is brown and onion is tender.

Add the salt and pepper.

Stir in fresh or thawed beans and soup; pour into a greased 2-quart rectangular baking dish or casserole.

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Sprinkle cheese over the potatoes.

Three Options for Mashed Potatoes:

1.

Use four servings of refrigerated mashed potatoes.

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Prepare 4 servings of instant mashed potatoes according to package directions, except reserve the milk.

Add egg and season to taste with salt and pepper.

Add enough reserved milk so potatoes are stiff enough to hold their shape.

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Make mashed potatoes using 5 medium potatoes.

2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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cheese sprinkled over hamburger pie

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hamburger pie

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