Vaquero Lapatata Cazuela Cowboy Potato Casserole Recipes

VAQUERO LAPATATA CAZUELA (COWBOY POTATO CASSEROLE)

Steps:

• Place the first 9 ingredients in a food processor or blender and blend until smooth.
• Fry bacon until crisp, drain on paper towel. Saute' green onions and red peppers in bacon grease until soft, drain on paper towel.
• Butter 9x13 casserole dish.
• Mix the sauce, potatoes, bacon, onions and red peppers together and place in casserole dish. Top with mexican cheese.
• Bake at 350 degrees until center begins to bubble, around 45 minutes.
• Enjoy!

COWBOY MEATLOAF AND POTATO CASSEROLE

Steps:

• 1.Preheat oven to 375°F. Coat 9x9 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. In a large bowl, combine beef, onion, breadcrumbs, Barbecue Sauce, egg, chili powder and salt until well mixed. Gently press into bottom of baking dish.
• 2.Bake uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes, or until cooked through. Remove from oven and carefully pour off any excess fat if needed. Adjust oven temperature to broil and place oven rack 6 to 8 inches from heat source.
• 3.Meanwhile, microwave Potatoes according to package instructions. In a large bowl, mix together hot Potatoes, milk, butter, parsley and garlic, and mash with a potato masher until smooth. For a smoother consistency, mix with an electric mixer to desired consistency. Stir in bacon and fried onions. Spread evenly on top of beef mixture and sprinkle with cheese.
• 4.Broil for 3 to 5 minutes, or until cheese is lightly browned. Serve hot with additional Barbecue Sauce if desired.