Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
4 unit

baking potatoes

halved

1 lb

ground turkey

browned

15.5 ounce

Mexican-style corn

canned

2 unit

jalapenos

chopped

0.33 cup

red onion

chopped

2 tbsp

garlic powder

2 tbsp

onion powder

1 tbsp

taco seasoning

1 tbsp

season salt

12 ounce

sausage gravy

jarred

0.25 cup

mexican cheese

shredded

Step 1
~3 min

Cut potatoes in half (skin on or off).

Step 2
~3 min

Boil potatoes until soft enough to mash.

Step 3
~3 min

While mashing potatoes, stir in half the jar of sausage gravy, 1 tbsp garlic powder, and 1 tbsp onion powder.

Key Technique: Mashing
Step 4
~3 min

Set mashed potato mixture aside.

Step 5
~3 min

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Step 6
~3 min

Brown ground turkey or beef in a large skillet.

Step 7
~3 min

Stir in 1 tbsp garlic powder, 1 tbsp onion powder, taco seasoning, and season salt while the meat is still raw.

Step 8
~3 min

Add chopped red onion and jalapeno to the meat mixture.

Step 9
~3 min

In a 9x9-inch casserole dish or pan, spread the meat mixture on the bottom.

Step 10
~3 min

Spread Mexican-style corn with chilies on top of the meat.

Step 11
~3 min

Spread the potato mixture evenly on top of the corn.

Step 12
~3 min

Spread the remaining sausage gravy evenly on top of the potatoes.

Step 13
~3 min

Sprinkle shredded Mexican cheese on top.

Step 14
~3 min

Cook for 15 minutes or until the cheese is golden brown.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add a layer of refried beans for extra flavor.

Top with sour cream or guacamole after baking.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be assembled ahead of time and baked later.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Moderate
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side salad.

Serve with tortilla chips.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Cornbread
Green Salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

American

Cultural Significance

Comfort food with a twist.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Casual Gatherings
Potlucks

Occasion Tags

Weeknight Dinner
Casual Party

Popularity Score

65/100

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