Hamburger Mushroom Bake

1 lb lean ground beef
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. black pepper
6 oz cream cheese
3 eggs
1 lb (5 to 6 cups) sliced mushrooms
2 TBSP butter
1 tsp. seasoning salt
1 tsp. dried parsley
1/4 tsp. black pepper
Grated cheese of your choice (optional)

Preheat oven to 350°F
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In a large frying pan, over medium heat, brown ground beef and sprinkle with salt and black pepper. If your ground beef is too dry, add some light-tasting olive oil or bacon fat. Set aside to cool.

In a food processor, process cream cheese and add eggs one at a time until well incorporated. Pour over ground beef and stir to combine. Then pour the ground beef mixture into the bottom of a small 4-cup (1 L) casserole dish. Press down.

In frying pan in butter, over medium heat, cook mushrooms until softening and turning brown. Sprinkle with seasoning salt, parsley, and black pepper. Place the sauteed mushrooms on top of the hamburger mixture. If desired, sprinkle the top with cheese.

Bake about 20 to 25 minutes, or until set. Do not overcook

Number Of Servings: 6

Preparation Time: 40 Minutes

Personal Notes: 
Suggest adding 1 or 2 minced garlic cloves when sauteeing the mushrooms with butter.