{"id":85149,"date":"2019-02-21T14:00:27","date_gmt":"2019-02-21T18:00:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/valorguardians.com\/blog\/?p=85149"},"modified":"2019-02-21T09:05:53","modified_gmt":"2019-02-21T13:05:53","slug":"thursdays-are-for-cooking-25","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.azuse.cloud\/?p=85149","title":{"rendered":"Thursdays are for cooking…."},"content":{"rendered":"
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Baby red potatoes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

This one comes from Betty Crocker, and it is a hearty, filling and tasty treat. Your Mom may have made it back in the long ago when you had to stretch every penny and still provide good food for the family.<\/p>\n

Here’s the link:\u00a0https:\/\/www.bettycrocker.com\/recipes\/chicken-bacon-ranch-tater-tots-casserole\/a33e7cd8-740a-4fde-bb47-72685f2ea7ea\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

On that page, you’ll see several other recipes involving things like Tater Tots, so have at it.<\/p>\n

This is Chicken Bacon Ranch Tater Tots casserole.<\/p>\n

Ingredients:<\/p>\n

1 teaspoon vegetable oil
\n1\/2\u00a0cup chopped onion
\n1\u00a0can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of chicken soup
\n1\u00a0cup sour cream
\n1\/2\u00a0cup milk
\n2\u00a0cups shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese blend (8 oz)
\n1\u00a0package (1 oz) ranch dressing & seasoning mix
\n1\/4\u00a0teaspoon black pepper
\n3\u00a0cups shredded cooked chicken
\n1\u00a0bag (32 oz) Ore-Ida\u2122 Tater Tots\u2122 frozen potatoes (generic brand will do, too.)
\n1\/2\u00a0cup chopped cooked bacon
\n1\/2\u00a0cup chopped tomatoes
\n1\/4\u00a0cup sliced green onions<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0 Heat oven to 350\u00b0F. Spray 13×9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. (If you don’t have a glass baking dish, use the metal pan instead, lined with foil for easy clean up.)<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0 In 8- or 10-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook onion in oil 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0 In medium bowl, stir onion, condensed soup, sour cream, milk, 1 cup of the cheese, 2 tablespoons of the dressing mix and the black pepper until mixed well; stir in cooked chicken.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0 Place half of the frozen potatoes in single layer on bottom of baking dish. Spoon and spread chicken mixture on top of potatoes; sprinkle 1\/4 cup of the bacon on top.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0 In large resealable food-storage plastic bag, add remaining potatoes with remaining dressing mix; seal and shake bag to coat. Arrange on top of casserole.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0 Bake 40 minutes; top casserole with remaining 1 cup cheese and 1\/4 cup bacon.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0 Bake 10 to 15 minutes or until cheese is melted and potatoes are lightly browned. Top with tomatoes and green onions.<\/p>\n

You can make your own version of this, too. I tried it long ago, using this recipe, and on a cold winter night, it hits the spot.\u00a0 I like it because it can be put together quickly and if you have cooked chicken left over from another meal (or you cooked additional chicken for other recipes), it uses that up. You can also add frozen mixed vegetables to it. It’s a budget stretcher.<\/p>\n

Add some fruit for dessert (or pie), and your favorite beverage and have a good evening.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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