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Tim Walz’s Turkey Tater Tot Hot Dish

Serves 4 to 6.

• 1 lb. ground turkey
• 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
• 1/2 tsp. dried sage
• 1 egg
• 1/2 c. chopped green onions
• 1 tsp. freshly ground pepper, plus more as needed
• 2 tsp. salt, divided
• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• 1 lb. of fresh green beans, stems removed and chopped into bite-sized pieces
• 4 slices bacon
• 6 tbsp. butter, divided
• 1 1/2 c. chopped baby bella mushrooms
• 5 to 6 tbsp. flour
• 2 1/2 c whole milk
• 1/2 c. half and half
• 1/4 c. chopped onions
• 3 c. shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, divided
• 1 32-oz. package Tater Tots

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a medium bowl, combine turkey, garlic, sage, green onions, egg, pepper and 1 teaspoon salt. In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and then brown the turkey mixture. Remove from stove and transfer mixture to a large bowl.
2. In a pot of boiling water, blanch green beans for 2 to 3 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, remove beans and plunge them into ice water. Once cool, drain completely and add to turkey mix.
3. In a skillet over medium heat, fry bacon until crisp. Remove from pan, and cool bacon on paper towels. Chop bacon into 1/4-inch pieces and add to turkey mix. Gently combine turkey mix, beans and bacon and spread in an even layer in a 9x13-inch baking pan.
4. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat 2 tablespoons butter. As soon foam begins to subside, add mushrooms and cook, stirring continuously, until mushrooms are browned, about 4 to 6 minutes.
5. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt remaining 4 tablespoons butter. Slowly and evenly sprinkle flour into the butter. Cook for 2 minutes, then slowly whisk in the milk and half and half. Cook for 2 more minutes, then add diced onions, remaining 1 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste. Stir After 1 minute, stir in 2 1/2 cups cheese and cook, stirring, until melted. Pour cheese mixture evenly over casserole. Scatter Tater Tots over the top, then scatter remaining shredded cheese.
6. Bake until golden brown, about 45 minutes. Remove from oven and serve

Reference

• https://archive.is/BOHTA