It ’s been a favorite for more than 80 years .

Kelsey Hansen

Our recipe for shipwreck casserole , the ground squawk and vegetable dish , is loaded with sleazy hash Brown and crunchy cornflakes . You may also see it made with rice ormacaroni and Malva sylvestris . Our recipe testers call it " the ultimate comfort food . " Here ’s how to make shipwreck casserole including tips for stash away the remnant .

Baked shipwreck casserole and one serving on a plate

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Why Is it Called Shipwreck Casserole?

The exact history of shipwreck casserole is unclear but it ’s thought to have originate in the 1940 ’s . There are also versions called Shipwreck Dinner and Shipwreck Stew . Some stories even say it was created by sailor who save the ingredient from a shipwreck . It ’s also been said that the name comes from the " mussy " look of the finished casserole . Either way , it ’s anostalgic favoritethat comes directly from grandma ’s recipe loge .

Shipwreck Casserole Ingredients

This recipe for shipwreck casserole is a consummate repast in one genus Pan . Here are some of the element you ’ll necessitate to make thisground gripe casserole .

How to Make a Shipwreck Dinner

Here ’s a quick overview of the steps you ’ll want to assemble thecheesy casserole .

How to Store Shipwreck Casserole

If you have any remnant casserole , it will last in the electric refrigerator for 3 - 4 day . Once the casserole is cool , localize it in an airtight container .

Ingredients

1lb.lean ground beef

2cupsfrozen mixed vegetables , such as frozen peas , corn , and/or carrots

1(14.5 - oz.)canfire - roastedorregular diced tomato , undrained

Lightly greased baking dish

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1Tbsp.tomato paste

2tsp.seasoned salt

2 1/2cupsfrozen shredded haschisch Brown University , dissolve

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2cupsshredded cheddar cheese(8oz.),divided

1/4cupsour cream

1/4tsp.salt

Baking dish of beef and vegetables covered in cheese

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1/4tsp.ground black pepper

1cupcorn eccentric person

1Tbsp.melted butter

Shipwreck casserole topped with cornflakes

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Directions

Prep Pan

Preheat oven to 375 ° F . Lightly grease a 2 - qt . baking dish .

Make Beef Mixture

In a large non - stick skillet cook reason bitch over medium - gamy heat until browned and crumbly , 5 to 7 minutes , stirring occasionally . Stir in frozen vegetables , undrained tomato , tomato paste , and seasoned salt , add more seasoned salt to taste , if desired . Simmer one bit , stir regularly , until thicken . Remove from heating plant .

Layer in Casserole Dish

Meanwhile in a expectant bowl aggregate potatoes , 1 cup cheddar cheese , sour cream , salt , and pepper . Spread and press equally in prepared dish . Spread background beef mixture equally over the top . besprinkle with remaining 1 cupful cheeseflower .

Make Topping

In a small bowlful blend cornflakes and butter ; sprinkle over the top of the casserole .

Bake and Serve

Bake 35 to 38 minutes or until golden Robert Brown .

Nutrition Facts(per serving)

  • The % Daily Value ( DV ) tells you how much a food in a food for thought serving contributes to a daily dieting . 2,000 calories a Clarence Shepard Day Jr. is used for oecumenical alimentation advice .

Baked shipwreck casserole on cooling rack

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