Sausage Pizza Style Scalloped Potatoes

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

directions

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
• In a medium skillet, over medium heat add pork, onion, and bell pepper.
• Cook until pork is no longer pink and the veggies are tender.
• While pork/veggie mixture is cooking, boil water for potatoes.
• In a large bowl add potatoes, seasoning packet,garlic powder,and 1 cup of cheese.
• Pour boiling water over ingredients in bowl,add milk and margarine.
• If needed, drain pork/veggie add to potatoes.
• Pour into a 2 quart baking dish.
• Bake for 20 minutes, then top with remaining cheese.
• Return to oven for 10 more minutes or until cheese is lightly browned.
• Let stand for 10 more minutes, so sauce can thicken.
• Enjoy :).