Sausage Pizza Style Scalloped Potatoes

• ground pork↗1⁄2 lb
• finely chopped white onion1⁄3 cup
• finely chopped green bell pepper1⁄4 cup
• garlic powder↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• (5 1/2 ounce) box scalloped potatoes mix1
• shredded pizza cheese, divided or 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese↗1 1⁄2 cups
• boiling water2 cups
• milk↗2⁄3 cup
• margarine↗1 tablespoon

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 450 degrees.

2. 2

   In a medium skillet, over medium heat add pork, onion, and bell pepper.

3. 3

   Cook until pork is no longer pink and the veggies are tender.

4. 4

   While pork/veggie mixture is cooking, boil water for potatoes.

5. 5

   In a large bowl add potatoes, seasoning packet,garlic powder,and 1 cup of cheese.

6. 6

   Pour boiling water over ingredients in bowl,add milk and margarine.

7. 7

   If needed, drain pork/veggie add to potatoes.

8. 8

   Pour into a 2 quart baking dish.

9. 9

   Bake for 20 minutes, then top with remaining cheese.

10. 10

    Return to oven for 10 more minutes or until cheese is lightly browned.

11. 11

    Let stand for 10 more minutes, so sauce can thicken.

12. 12

    Enjoy :).