Wednesday, June 7, 2017


Cook's Corner had three recipes using tater tots today.  I am not opposed to taking help when I can get it and I actually like crispy tater tots especially when I have a crowd for breakfast.  I must admit breakfast is the meal I dislike cooking because getting it all out hot and at the same time is a problem for me.  Now I fix Nate's a carryout breakfast every work day morning, but I can get really creative with him and he likes the surprises he finds...salmon with scrambled eggs, Bob Evans zesty sausage, and eggs; fritta with many things from the fridge; every day is a surprise. I bought a big supply of Chinese carry-out cartons and they work so well for breakfast.  I bought the ones with no wire handles if they need to go in the microwave (which I do not own.) I got them on Amazon (sigh); I have not been able to use good old Amazon since the hacking but the bank and I , today, came up with a solution so I may be back on in a few days. Anyway, there are fifty sturdy paper cartons for $13. and they work a treat.

Chicken bacon Ranch potato tot casserole

1 tsp. veg. oil
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup milk
2 cups shredded Colby-Jack cheese blend
12 package (1 ounce) Ranch dressing & seasoning mix
1/4 tsp pepper
3 cups shredded cooked chicken
1 bag (32 oz) frozen potato tots
1/3 cup chopped bacon
1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
 1/4 cup sliced onions for topping

350 preheated
13x9 inch glass baking dish with cooking spray
In a skillet cook the 1/4 cup of green onions until tender.  
In a medium bowl stir onions, soup, sour cream, milk, 1 cup cheese, 2 tablespoons of dressing mix and pepper until mixed well; stir in chicken.
Place half of the frozen potatoes in a single layer on bottom of baking dish. Spoon and spread chicken mixture on top of potatoes; sprinkle 1/4 cup of bacon on top.
In large plastic resealable food-storage bag, add remaining tots with remaining dressing mix; seal and shake bag to coat.  Arrange over casserole.
Bake 40 minutes.  Top casserole with remaining 1 cup cheese and 1/4 cup bacon.
Bake 10 minutes or until cheese is melted and potatoes are browned.  Top with tomatoes and green onions

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