Tater Tot Casserole

Comfort food at its best! 2 lb hamburger 1 onion, chopped 2 cans cream of celery soup 1 can water Tater Tots Brown hamburger and onion together, drain well. Put in a 13x9 baking pan. Mix together soup and water, pour over meat mixture. Put solid layer of Tater Tots on top. NOTE: I spray the top of the Tater Tot layer with cooking spray to help the top get crisp. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour. Let set 10 minutes before serving.

Bacon Cheeseburger Soup

I adapted this recipe from one given to me by a friend. It's nice and warm and so good on a cold Winter day! 1-1/2 cups water 2 cups potatoes, peeled and cubed small 1 small onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced (I use the garlic in a jar) 1 Tbs beef bouillon granules 1/2 tsp salt 1 lb ground beef, cooked and drained 2-1/2 cups milk (divided) 3 Tbs flour 8 oz process American cheese, cubed (such as Velveeta) 1/2 lb bacon, cooked and crumbled In a large Dutch Oven, combine the first 6 ingredients, bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Stir in beef and 2 cups of milk; heat through. Combine flour and remaining 1/2 cup milk until smooth; gradually stir into soup. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; stir in cheese until melted. Add bacon, stir until mixed. Makes 6-8 servings. This soup is even better the next day, when the flavors have had a chance to blend.

Sausage Potato Stuffing

This is an incredible alternative to the traditional Thanksgiving (or any other day) stuffing! This recipe is a "big batch" - - you can always cut down the amounts to make a smaller dish. 5 lb white Idaho potatoes 3 lb pork sausage 1 medium onion, chopped 1 stick butter Salt and pepper to taste Poultry seasoning and Sage to taste Peel and cut up the potatoes into chunks. Put into pan of cold water with a little salt, bring to boil. Lower to simmer, cook until done but not mushy. Meanwhile, brown sausage and onion in a large skillet until sausage is no longer pink but not overdone, and onion is tender. Drain mixture on paper towel covered plate; set aside. When potatoes are done, drain, and then put back into pan over low heat. Add butter and stir until melted, adding salt, pepper, Poultry Seasoning and Sage to taste. Mix well. Add sausage mixture and mix well. Now that everything is mixed together, adjust seasonings to taste. This stuffing can now be used to stuff a turkey, or can be cooked in a separate pan as a side dish. Warning: This stuffing is very addictive!

Honey Roasted Potatoes

A little salty, a little sweet, and very delicious! 6 medium sized potatoes, cut into chunks or wedges (your preference) Salt 1/2 stick (1/4 cup) butter 3 TBS oil 1/2 cup honey Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Put cut-up potatoes in pan with cold water; bring to boil. As soon as they boil, take off heat and drain. In a large roasting pan, place butter and oil, place in oven until butter is melted. Remove from oven, add potatoes, mix in butter/oil mixture until coated. Springkle with salt. Baste with honey. Bake for approximately 45 minutes, basting frequently with mixture in pan, until potatoes are golden and crispy on the outside.

Hash Brown Cakes

I found this recipe in the April 2010 edition of Cooking Light: 1-1/2 cups shredded ham 1/2 cup chopped green onions 2-1/2 TBS flour 1/4 tsp salt 1 - 20 oz. bag refrigerated shredded hash browns 2 large eggs Mix all ingredients together until well combined. Heat 1 TBS oil per batch in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Scoop mixture by 1/4 cupfuls into skillet. Flatted slightly, and cook 5 minutes on each side or until browned. Just plain YUMMY.....