Potato, Beans and Cheese Layers:

1/3 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
4 cups thinly sliced potatoes
1 (9 oz.) pkg. frozen cut green beans, thawed
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided

Preheat oven. Combine flour, salt and pepper. Layer half of the potatoes, beans and 1/4 of the cheese in 2-quart rectangular casserole dish; sprinkle each layer with flour mixture, then repeat.

Sauce Layer:

1 (15 oz.) can tomato sauce
1/2 tsp. sage

Combine tomato sauce and sage. Pour half over potato mixture. Bake at 350°F for 20 minutes.

Meatball Topping:

1 lb. ground beef
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
1/3 cup milk
1/4 cup minced onion
1 egg, slightly beaten

Combine beef, remaining half of cheese, and bread crumbs, milk, onion and egg. Shape into 24 balls, about 1 1/2-inches wide. Remove casserole dish from oven and arrange meatballs over mixture. Pour remaining sauce over casserole. Return to oven and bake for 45 minutes.

Makes 6 servings.

Submitted by: Clare Braswell