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Title: Governor Tim Walz's "Turkey Trot Tater Tot Hotdish"
Categories: Poultry, Pork, Vegetables, Potatoes, Cheese
Yield: 8 Servings

1 lb Ground turkey; 93% lean
1 cl Garlic; fine chopped
1/2 ts Dried sage
1 lg Egg
1/2 c Chopped green onions
1 ts Fresh ground pepper; more as
- needed
2 ts Salt; divided
1 tb Olive oil
1 lb Fresh green beans; stemmed,
- chopped in bite-sized pcs
4 sl Bacon
6 tb Butter; divided
1 1/2 c Chopped baby bella mushrooms
5 tb (6 tb) A-P flour
2 1/2 c Whole milk
1/2 c Half & Half
1/4 c Chopped onion
3 c Shredded sharp Cheddar
- cheese; divided
32 oz Bag Tater Tots

Set oven to 375oF/190oC.

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.

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.

In a skillet over medium heat, fry bacon until crisp.
Remove from pan, and cool bacon on paper towels.

Chop bacon in 3/4" pieces and add to turkey mix. Gently
combine turkey mix, beans and bacon and spread in an
even layer in a 9" X 13" baking pan.

In a large (12") skillet over medium-high heat, heat 2
tablespoons butter. As soon as foam begins to subside,
add mushrooms and cook, stirring continuously, until
mushrooms are browned, about 4 to 6 minutes. Add to
turkey mix.

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.
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. Bake until golden brown, about 45
minutes. Remove from oven and serve.

RECIPE FROM: https://www.cookinwithcongress.com

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