Country Diner Casserole | Recipes Direct

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and diced
• cold water, to taste
• 1/2 cup half-and-half
• 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup chives, freshly chopped
• 2 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 3/4 cup green peppers, diced
• 1/2 cup celery, diced
• 2 pounds lean ground beef
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• 2/3 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 1/2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 1/2 tablespoons tomato paste
• green onions, optional, to taste, chopped, for garnish