Creamy, cheesy, and full of so much flavor, this potato casserole is on a whole new level. Herbs and seasoning are the perfect complements to the potatoes and veggies. Italian seasoning is a bit unusual to add but packs a lot of flavor. The combination of vegetables, tater tots, soups, and cheese make this casserole a must-make. Potato Casserole, Cheesy Potatoes, Company Potatoes, Hashbrown Casserole, Heart Attack Potatoes are among the many names that these potatoes have been called. This is a pumped up veggie version. They are a rich creamy side dish that can easily feed a crowd and goes with anything.
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Recipe Cuisine: American Recipe Category: Breakfast Casseroles Yield: 6 Servings
Ingredients :
- 1/2 package(s) tater tots
- frozen
- 2-3 medium green onions
- diced
- 2 cup(s) zucchini
- shredded
- 1 cup(s) sliced button mushrooms (1/2 container)
- 2 medium celery
- chopped
- 1 can(s) green beans
- French cut
- 1 can(s) roasted garlic mushroom soup *or any condensed version will do*
- 1 cup(s) pepper jack cheese
- shredded (divided)
- 1/2 package(s) cream cheese (8 oz package)
- 1 teaspoon(s) garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon(s) onion powder
- 1 tablespoon(s) Italian seasoning blend
- 1 cup(s) chicken stock
- no salt
- 1-2 pinch(es) salt and pepper
- 1 can(s) French fried onions
- 1/2 package(s) real bacon bits *optional*
Intructions :
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees and coat a 9x13 casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- Cover the bottom of the casserole with tater tots and let soften slightly (I toss them in the microwave for 1 minute) then break them apart slightly with your fingers. *You may use frozen shredded hashbrowns if you like*
- Dice all veggies into uniform pieces and add to the top of the potatoes reserving 1 tbsp of the green part of the scallion onions to garnish.
- Drain green beans and spread evenly over veggies.
- Top the veggies with 1/2 small container of French fried onions and 1/2 of the shredded cheese.*Use any kind you like but my favorite is pepper jack or a spicy red pepper variety gives er a kick!
- In a smaller mixing bowl combine condensed soup and cream cheese. Microwave for 1-2 minutes just to get it warm so it easily stirs together. Slowly add the chicken stock mixing as you go. You want just enough stock to make it a thick gravy. *You may not use all of the stock use your judgment.
- Add the herbs and spices into the soup mixture.
- Pour evenly over the veggies & cheese.
- Cover with foil & bake at 300 degrees for 35 min.
- Remove casserole from oven and top with bacon bits
- remaining shredded cheese & French fried onions.Bake uncovered for 10 min just to melt the cheese & crisp up the onions.
- Garnish with the green scallion onion and serve. This is amazing alongside any beef
- chicken or pork. Delicious! ]
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Keyword : potato-veggie-casserole-American