Beefy Hash Brown Pizza

Ingredients:
* 5 cups frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed
* 1 can (10-3/4 ounce size) cheddar cheese soup, undiluted
* 1 egg, lightly beaten
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1/4 teaspoon pepper
* 2 pounds ground beef
* 1 medium onion, chopped
* 1 can (4 ounce size) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
* 1 can (15 ounce size) pizza sauce
* 4 cups shredded Italian-blend cheese, divided

Directions:

In a bowl, combine the potatoes, soup, egg, salt and pepper. Spread mixture into a greased 15-in x 10-in x 1-in baking pan.

Bake at 400F for 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned.

Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook the beef, onion amd mushrooms over medium heat until the meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in pizza sauce; keep warm.

Sprinkle half the cheese over hot crust. Spread meat mixture over the top; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.