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Cheeseburger Casserole




Source of Recipe


"Pillsbury’s 14th Grand National Bake-Off Cookbook", 1963


Recipe Introduction


Submitted by Junior First Prize winner Richard Klecka, Tinley Park, Illinois (12-years old at the time)
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List of Ingredients




1 pound ground beef

1/3 cup chopped onion

1 (10-1/2 ounce) can tomato soup

1 (8-ounce) can peas, (or other vegetable) undrained

Salt and pepper to taste

8 cubes American or Cheddar cheese, 3/4-inch each

1 cup sifted Pillsbury Best All-Purpose Flour

1-1/2 teaspoons double-acting baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons shortening

1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon milk

Recipe



1. Brown beef and onion in skillet; drain. Add soup and peas and season to taste. Turn mixture into a 1-1/2 quart casserole.

2. To make biscuits,* Sift together the sifted flour, baking powder and salt in a mixing bowl. Cut in the shortening until particles are fine. Add the milk. Stir until dough clings together. Knead on a lightly floured surface 12 times. Divide into 8 pieces.

3. Mold dough around cheese cubes. Place on casserole. Bake at 425 degrees F. for 25 to 30 minutes until deep golden brown

Serves 4 to 6

*or save a lot of time by using Bisquick