POTATO & VEGGIE CASSEROLE

Potato & Veggie Casserole image

Provided by Dawn Whitted

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 16

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1/2 pkg tater tots, frozen
2-3 medium green onions, diced
2 c zucchini, shredded
1 c sliced button mushrooms (1/2 container)
2 medium celery, chopped
1 can(s) green beans, French cut
1 can(s) roasted garlic mushroom soup or any condensed version will do
1 c pepper jack cheese, shredded (divided)
1/2 pkg cream cheese (8 oz package)
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 Tbsp Italian seasoning blend
1 c chicken stock, no salt
1-2 pinch salt and pepper
1 can(s) French fried onions
1/2 pkg real bacon bits optional

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees and coat a 9x13 casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray.
2. Cover the bottom of the casserole with tater tots and let soften slightly (I toss them in the microwave for 1 minute) then break them apart slightly with your fingers. *You may use frozen shredded hashbrowns if you like*
3. Dice all veggies into uniform pieces and add to the top of the potatoes reserving 1 tbsp of the green part of the scallion onions to garnish.
4. Drain green beans and spread evenly over veggies.
5. Top the veggies with 1/2 small container of French fried onions and 1/2 of the shredded cheese. *Use any kind you like but my favorite is pepper jack or a spicy red pepper variety gives er a kick!
6. In a smaller mixing bowl combine condensed soup and cream cheese. Microwave for 1-2 minutes just to get it warm so it easily stirs together. Slowly add the chicken stock mixing as you go. You want just enough stock to make it a thick gravy. *You may not use all of the stock use your judgment.
7. Add the herbs and spices into the soup mixture.
8. Pour evenly over the veggies & cheese.
9. Cover with foil & bake at 300 degrees for 35 min.
10. Remove casserole from oven and top with bacon bits, remaining shredded cheese & French fried onions. Bake uncovered for 10 min just to melt the cheese & crisp up the onions.
11. Garnish with the green scallion onion and serve. This is amazing alongside any beef, chicken or pork. Delicious!