Annie's Pizza Meat Pie

1 lb ground beef
1/2 cup powdered Pream
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
1/2 t salt
1/4 t pepper
1/8 t garlic salt
1 cup water
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1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 6-oz can tomato paste
1 4-oz can undrained mushrooms
1 t leaf oregano

My first challenge - What the heck is Pream? All I could learn is that it's a non-dairy creamer from 1952. I decided to substitute nonfat dry milk so I could get the flavor and consistency, if not the non-dairy benefits.

It was simple from then on. Combine the ingredients above the line, mix well, and pat into a casserole. Next combine the ingredients below the line, mix well, and spoon over the meat in the casserole. I had a tube of tomato paste and was worried because it was only three ounces. But then I noticed it said it was 'double strength for taste,' so I figured I would be OK. I used rehydrated mushrooms and ground oregano. Sprinkle with 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese. I decided to cover with an entire cup.

Bake 30-40 minutes at 350. I wasn't sure whether to cook covered or uncovered. I started it uncovered until the Parmesan melted, then covered until it was done. The aroma was wonderful, first of Parmesan and then of pizza.