Meatloaf Casserole

This has become a favorite recipe at our house.  -Kristin

1. 2.5 lbs of ground beef
2. 1/2 cup of chopped onion
3. 1 tsp garlic powder
4. salt and pepper
5. 1 large head of cauliflower (steamed)
6. 1/2 cup of butter
7. 1/4 cup of heavy whipping cream or half & half
8. salt and pepper to taste
9. 1 - 6 oz can of tomato paste
10. 3/4- 1 cup of water (start at 3/4 cup, it should be more of a sauce consistency)
11. 2 tsps. of Italian Blend (basil or Oregano dried)
12. 1 cup of mozzarella cheese
13. 1/4 cup of parmesan cheese
14. 1- 28 can of French style green beans, drained

• Add butter, cream or half and half, salt and pepper to the steamed cauliflower and mash.  Set aside.
• Brown the ground beef with the chopped onion.  Drain grease and add the garlic powder, salt and pepper to taste, tomato paste, water and Italian seasonings. 
• Put the meat mixture in a greased 9x13.
• Drain the green beans and spread over the meat.
• Spread the cauliflower mixture over the green beans.
• Sprinkle with the cheese.
• Bake at 350 for 35 minutes.