EASY ITALIAN CASSEROLE 
1 lb. ground beef
1/2 c. chopped onion
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 (16 oz.) can tomato sauce
1 (4 oz.) can mushroom stems and pieces, drained
1 tsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. dried oregano leaves
1/2 tsp. dried basil leaves
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 c. Bisquick
1/2 c. milk
1 egg
8 slices American cheese
1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese

Cook and stir beef, onion and garlic until brown; drain. Stir in sauce, mushrooms, sugar, oregano, basil, salt and pepper. Heat to boiling, stir constantly, reduce heat. Simmer, reduce heat. Stir occasionally, 10 minutes.

Heat oven to 400 degrees. Grease 8x8x2 inch baking dish. Mix baking mix, milk, and egg. Spread half into pan. Top with 4 slices cheese. Spoon beef over cheese. Top with remaining 4 slices of cheese. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Drop remaining dough by spoonfuls onto cheese. Sprinkle with paprika, if desired. Bake until light brown, about 20 minutes. 6-8 servings.

 

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