SOUTHWEST POTATO CASSEROLE

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Ready, Set, Cook! Special Edition Contest Entry: Try this yummy cheesy zesty potato casserole! It has all of the southwest flavors I love. It's very comforting and satisfying too. It is super easy to throw together, and uses pantry staples most of us have on hand. I really enjoyed it with tuna, but I think it would be just as good Vegetarian or with cooked chicken, cooked ground beef or cooked sausage. I made this pretty mild, but it can easily be spiced up with fresh or canned jalapenos or added red pepper flakes or hot sauce. Feel free to use reduced-fat cheese.

Provided by Engrossed

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 (20 ounce) bag Simply Potatoes Diced Potatoes with Onion
1 (12 ounce) can tuna, drained and flaked (You could make this Vegetarian or use cooked chicken, cooked ground beef, or cooked sausage)
1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
1 (15 ounce) can corn, drained
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies
1/4 cup pickled jalapeno pepper, chopped (to make it spicier, you can use fresh jalapenos or canned chopped jalapenos)
3 cups colby-monterey jack cheese, shredded (2 for filling, 1 to top)
1 cup sour cream
3/4 cup salsa, drained (I used Pace chunky mild salsa)
1/4 cup cilantro, minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2-1 teaspoon salt, to taste
1/2-1 tomatoes, seeded and chopped
6 green onions, sliced
sour cream, to serve
hot sauce, to serve (we like Tapatio)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F Grease a 13x9 baking dish.
  • Mix together the first 8 ingredients through the first 2 cups of shredded cheese.
  • Mix together the sour cream, salsa, cilantro, garlic, cumin and salt and stir into the potato mixture until it's well coated.
  • Spread mix into prepared baking dish and top with remaining cup of cheese.
  • Bake for 60 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and top with fresh chopped tomatoes and sliced green onions.
  • Can serve right away, but sauce will thicken more if you let it sit 10-15 minutes.
  • Serve with sour cream and hot sauce. This is really good served alongside a crisp salad.

Yousuf Elhag
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I'm not usually a fan of potato casseroles, but this one is an exception. It's so good!


Gudu Gupta
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I was looking for a new potato casserole recipe and this one didn't disappoint! It was delicious.


qp1292 perera
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My family loved this casserole! It was easy to make and had a great flavor.


Lydia Chan
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This casserole is so cheesy and flavorful. I love the crispy topping.


chike orji
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I made this casserole for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


Bipin Mahazu
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This is a great recipe for a family meal. It's easy to make and everyone loves it.


Agnec Magie
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I love that this casserole is not too heavy. It's perfect for a weeknight meal.


Carolyn Konga
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This casserole is a great way to use up leftover potatoes. It's also a great dish to bring to a potluck.


Isabella
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I've made this casserole several times and it's always a hit! I love the combination of flavors and textures.


Brayden Rowland
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This is one of my favorite recipes. It's so easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Tyler Burton
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I love this casserole! It's the perfect comfort food for a cold night.


Salman Akbar
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This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and always turns out delicious. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit.


justacauseldog
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I made this casserole for a potluck and it was a total showstopper! Everyone raved about it and asked me for the recipe.


D4RSKYDE CAFF
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This potato casserole was a huge hit at our family gathering! It was cheesy, flavorful, and oh-so-satisfying. The leftovers were just as good the next day.