Subj : 3/31 Nat'l Tater Day - 2
To   : All
From : Dave Drum
Date : Sun Mar 30 2025 12:45:00

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      Title: Governor Tim Walz's "Turkey Trot Tater Tot Hotdish"
 Categories: Poultry, Pork, Vegetables, Potatoes, Cheese
      Yield: 8 Servings
 
      1 lb Ground turkey; 93% lean
      1 cl Garlic; fine chopped
    1/2 ts Dried sage
      1 lg Egg
    1/2 c  Chopped green onions
      1 ts Fresh ground pepper; more as
           - needed
      2 ts Salt; divided
      1 tb Olive oil
      1 lb Fresh green beans; stemmed,
           - chopped in bite-sized pcs
      4 sl Bacon
      6 tb Butter; divided
  1 1/2 c  Chopped baby bella mushrooms
      5 tb (6 tb) A-P flour
  2 1/2 c  Whole milk
    1/2 c  Half & Half
    1/4 c  Chopped onion
      3 c  Shredded sharp Cheddar
           - cheese; divided
     32 oz Bag Tater Tots
 
  Set oven to 375oF/190oC.
  
  In a medium bowl, combine turkey, garlic, sage, green
  onions, egg, pepper and 1 teaspoon salt.
  
  In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and then
  brown the turkey mixture. Remove from stove and transfer
  mixture to a large bowl.
  
  In a pot of boiling water, blanch green beans for 2 to 3
  minutes. Using a slotted spoon, remove beans and plunge
  them into ice water. Once cool, drain completely and add
  to turkey mix.
  
  In a skillet over medium heat, fry bacon until crisp.
  Remove from pan, and cool bacon on paper towels.
  
  Chop bacon in 3/4" pieces and add to turkey mix. Gently
  combine turkey mix, beans and bacon and spread in an
  even layer in a 9" X 13" baking pan.
  
  In a large (12") skillet over medium-high heat, heat 2
  tablespoons butter. As soon as foam begins to subside,
  add mushrooms and cook, stirring continuously, until
  mushrooms are browned, about 4 to 6 minutes. Add to
  turkey mix.
  
  In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt remaining 4
  tablespoons butter.
  
  Slowly and evenly sprinkle flour into the butter. Cook
  for 2 minutes, then slowly whisk in the milk and half
  and half. Cook for 2 more minutes, then add diced
  onions, remaining 1 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste.
  After 1 minute, stir in 2 1/2 cups cheese and cook,
  stirring, until melted.
  
  Pour cheese mixture evenly over casserole.
  
  Scatter Tater Tots over the top, then scatter remaining
  shredded cheese. Bake until golden brown, about 45
  minutes. Remove from oven and serve.
  
  RECIPE FROM: https://www.cookinwithcongress.com
  
  Uncle Dirty Dave's Archives
 
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