This is one of the ultimate comfort foods, and oh-so-easy to make. And if you are adult enough to admit it, you probably have most of the ingredients in your pantry and fridge.First, the preparation:
Dice 6 medium potatoes
Dice 2 medium onions
Chop 6 cloves garlic
Open 2 cans Chili
Open 1 can diced jalapeno chilis
Open 1 can sliced mushrooms
Open 1 small container sour cream
Grate (or open your pre-grated) Sharp Cheddar and Jack Cheddar cheeses - about 1 cup of each.
Putting it all together:
Grab a big bowl and mix everything together - the potatoes, onions, garlic, chili, jalapenos, mushrooms and sour cream, and lightly salt and pepper the mixture. Then fold in the grated cheese, reserving just a bit to top the finished product. Lightly spray your casserole dish with non-stick spray, then spoon your delicious casserole goop into the casserole dish. Sprinkle the remaining cheese on the top of the casserole.
Cook it all up:
Cover and bake in oven (convection if you want to save energy) at 350 - 375 (depending how hot your oven really gets) for 50 - 60 minutes. Remove lid and continue to bake for another 10 minutes - to brown the top layer of cheese.
Remove from the oven and let sit for 20 minutes .... just enough time to toss a green salad....
and VOILIA - a delicious "budget" ( i.e. trailer-trash) comfort casserole to enjoy while watching the Vancouver Winter Olympics (pretend like there really is snow, and it's cold outside, and THAT'S why you're enjoying this yummy casserole.) I know, you're mocking me, saying to yourself "Oh, I would NEVER eat that kind of food" - but if you do, you'll love it.
And if that's not your kind of diet - well then just enjoy the Secret Mormon Family Recipe Bloody Marys - see recipe above.
Thanks for this recipe! The weather out here on Utah is perfect for something like this. I made it for dinner tonight and it was GREAT!!
ReplyDeleteI'm sure you're talking about the bloody marys?
ReplyDeleteAnd I have to add, we had to cook ours a bit more to soften the potatoes - so if you like them al dente, great, but if you want them more smooshy, maybe cook the potatoes in the microwave for a bit before mixing the casserole goop. But whatever way... enjoy.
ReplyDeleteanything that looks that good can't be good for you...
ReplyDeleteIf it's too rich for you, as it was for us, we used the leftovers on rice. Yes, that's a bit carb heavy, but delicious, and isn't that what it's all about?
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