Potato Patchwork Casserole

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350 F.
2. 2
   Brown meat loosely in a frying pan.
3. 3
   Add green pepper and onion and cook until tender.
4. 4
   Stir in cooked potatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, water, salt, pepper and basil.
5. 5
   Spoon half of this mixture into a baking dish.
6. 6
   Cover with half the cheese slices.
7. 7
   Top with remaining potato mixture.
8. 8
   Cover dish and bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes.
9. 9
   Uncover.
10. 10
    Top with remaining cheese slices, cut in decorative shapes and arrange in a patchwork design.
11. 11
    Let stand 5 minutes or until cheese melts.
12. 12
    Serve hot.
13. 13
    Serves 6.