Dinner 13 - Hashbrown Casserole

So today was a lazy weekend day.  The temp dropped from 90 to about 50 in a day and I was sitting around in a blanket wondering when it would start blizzarding.  So, trying to be warm, lazy and not get sick, I decided to make an old winter dish - hashbrown casserole.  I never knew this recipe til college when it was requested like once a week.  So, hashbrown casserole here we come.

Take half of a large bag of hashbrowns and put in a bowl.  Add half a cup of water and let it sit for 5 mn - stirring every few minutes.  So take out a pan - 9x13 and layer the bottom with the hasbrowns.  Drizzle with EVOO, little salt, and pepper.  Brown the hashbrowns (350F for 10-15 minutes).

In a pan, add 1 lb of ground beef.  brown the meat, take off of the heat and then add 2 packets of brown gravy mix.  Next, add 2-3 cups of frozen peas and carrots (to your liking).  Mix all together and layer on top of the hashbrown crust.  Finally grate about 1 cup of cheddar cheese on top and pop back into the oven for about 25 minutes.