Cheesy Chili Hash Brown Bake

Easy side: Cook 1 (10-oz.) package frozen broccoli spears in butter sauce according to package directions. Sprinkle with 1/2 tsp. lemon pepper.

Hands-on: 12 minutes
Yield: Makes 8 servings

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef or turkey
• 1 (15.5-oz.) can original sloppy joe sauce
• 1 (15-oz.) can chili with beans
• 1/2 (30-oz.) package frozen country-style shredded hash browns (about 4 cups)
• 2 cups (8 oz.) shredded Cheddar cheese

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 425°. Brown ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring often, 7 to 10 minutes or until meat crumbles and is no longer pink. Stir in sloppy joe sauce and chili.

2. Spoon chili mixture into 8 lightly greased 10-oz. ramekins. Top with frozen hash browns.

3. Bake, covered, at 425° for 30 minutes; uncover and bake 10 more minutes or until browned and crisp. Sprinkle with cheese, and bake 5 more minutes or until cheese is melted.

Note: We tested with Manwich Original Sloppy Joe Sauce and Hormel Chili with Beans. Chili mixture can be baked in a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish as directed.

Southern Living, FEBRUARY 2011 p. 118