Beefy Hash Brown Pizza

Ingredients

• 5 cups frozen shredded has brown potatoes, thawed

• 1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cheddar cheese soup, undiluted
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 lbs ground beef
• 1 medium onion, chopped

• 1 (4 ounce) can mushroom stems and pieces, drained

• 1 (15 ounce) can pizza sauce
• 4 cups shredded pizza cheese, divided

Directions

1. 1

   In a bowl, combine the potatoes, soup, egg, salt & pepper. Spread mixture into a greased 15-in x 10-in x 1-in. baking pan. Bake at 400 degrees for 20-25 minutes, or until lightly browned.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, cook the beef, onion, and mushrooms, until meat is no longer pink; drain.

3. 3

   Stir in pizza sauce; keep warm.

4. 4

   Sprinkle 2 cups cheese over hot crust. Spread meat mixture over top; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.