Tater Tot Casserole

 Tater Tot Casserole

• 1 lb. ground turkey
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can cream of mushroom soup
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup milk
• 4 Tbsp light sour cream
• 32 oz bag tater tots

Preheat oven to 350°. Brown ground turkey with onions and garlic. In a large bowl, mix together soup, 1 cup cheese, milk, and sour cream. Add meat mixture and mix well. Pour mixture into a 9x13 baking dish, cover with a layer of tater tots, then the remaining cheese. Bake uncovered for about 30 minutes until cheese is bubbly. Let stand 10-15 minutes before serving.

Cheeseburger Casserole

Cheeseburger Casserole (adapted from Paula Deen’s Cookbook for the Lunchbox Set cookbook): 

• 1 lb ground turkey
• One 28 oz can chopped/diced Italian flavored tomatoes 
• 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 small can tomato paste
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 1 tsp garlic salt
• 8 oz noodles
• 2 cups grated cheddar cheese

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. In a large skillet, cook the ground turkey over medium heat. Drain the fat. Add the tomatoes with their juice, Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, oregano, 1/2 tsp salt, pepper, and garlic salt. Bring to a boil, then lower heat to low. Simmer for about 15 minutes.

Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain noodles and combine with the meat mixture. Pour into a 9x13 baking dish sprayed with cooking spray. Top with cheese. Bake for about 15 minutes, until the cheese is melted. Serve and enjoy.