Idahoan Mexican Casserole

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 (4 ounce) package idahoan® bacon & cheddar chipotle flavored mashed potatoes
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 pound ground turkey (or ground beef)
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with chiles
• 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies
• 1 cup corn, canned or frozen
• 1 (2.25 ounce) can sliced olives

Recipe

• preheat oven to 350 degrees f. spray 9x9-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
• prepare mashed potatoes following package directions. set aside.
• heat oil in large saute pan over medium high heat. add onions and cook until translucent, about 10 minutes.
• stir in garlic, chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper and cook until aromatic - about 1 minute.
• add ground turkey and cook until browned.
• stir in tomatoes with juice, green chiles, corn (drained if using canned), and olives. heat through.
• place meat mixture into the prepared baking dish. top with a layer of mashed potatoes.
• bake for 30 minutes. let stand 10 minutes before serving.
• great as it is, but also delicious served with a dollop of sour cream, salsa or hot sauce.