Idahoan® Mexican Casserole
Serves: 6
 
As if this recipe didn't have enough kick, topping it with Idahoan Bacon & Cheddar Chipotle Flavored Mashed Potatoes definitely takes it up a notch.
Ingredients
  • 1 - 4 oz package Idahoan® Bacon & Cheddar Chipotle Flavored Mashed Potatoes
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 clove of garlic, minced
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • ½ tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 1 lb ground turkey (regular hamburger could be used too)
  • 1 - 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes with chiles
  • 4 oz can chopped green chiles
  • 1 cup corn, canned or frozen
  • 2.25 oz can sliced olives
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray 9"x9" baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. Prepare mashed potatoes following package directions. Set aside.
  3. Heat oil in large sauté pan over medium high heat. Add onions and cook until translucent, about 10 minutes.
  4. Stir in garlic, chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper and cook until aromatic – about 1 minute.
  5. Add ground turkey and cook until browned.
  6. Stir in tomatoes with juice, green chiles, corn (drained if using canned), and olives. Heat through.
  7. Place meat mixture into the prepared baking dish. Top with a layer of mashed potatoes.
  8. Bake for 30 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
Great as it is, but also delicious served with a dollop of sour cream, salsa or hot sauce.
Recipe by Idahoan Mashed Potatoes - Idahoan Foods LLC at https://idahoan.com/?post_type=recipe&p=1990