Tomato Bake

1/2 pound ground beef
1 can (10 3/4 ounces) tomato soup
1-15 ounce can green beans, corn or other vegetables (drained)
6 to 8 ounces cheese (Use two cheeses for color; white and yellow)
1 cup sour cream

If Using Real Potatoes
About 8 medium sized Potatoes
Milk for potatoes; amount until creamy
1-2 tablespoons margarine or butter

If Using Instant Potatoes
2 1/2 cups more or less of Instant Potatoes
About 3 cups water
3/4 cup milk
1-2 tablespoons margarine or butter

Brown ground beef.  For instant potatoes: Boil the water and milk.  Add margarine to liquid.
Add instant potato flakes to liquid.  For mashed potatoes: add the amount of margarine and milk
to the potatoes and mash until smooth.  Put the potatoes in the bottom of a 2 quart baking dish.
Mix soup, vegetables, and meat. Place on top of potatoes.  Top with grated cheese.  Bake at
350 degrees F. for 25 to 30 minutes.

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