Vaquero Lapatata Cazuela Cowboy Potato Casserole Recipes

COWBOY MEATLOAF AND POTATO CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a 9-inch square baking dish with baking spray.
• In a large bowl, stir together the ground beef, onions, bread crumbs, barbecue sauce, beaten egg, and chili powder just until well-combined. Press the meat mixture into the bottom of the greased baking dish.
• Bake it for 20 to 25 minutes, or until cooked through. Test for doneness with a meat thermometer. It should read 160 degrees Fahrenheit.
• While baking, microwave the potatoes according to package instructions in a medium, microwave-safe bowl. Mix in the butter, milk, parsley, and garlic powder until well-combined. Gently mix in the bacon bits and French-fried onions.
• Remove the dish from the oven and turn on the broiler. Top the meat mixture with the potato mix, followed by the shredded cheese.
• Place the baking dish 4 inches from the heat. Broil for 3 to 5 minutes or until the cheese melts. Let the cowboy meatloaf rest for 10 to 15 minutes before slicing. Serve and enjoy!

MASHED POTATO CAZUELA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Carefully drop in the diced potatoes and cook until a fork or pairing knife slides in easily, but the potatoes are still holding their shape, about 12 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon or spider and place in a large bowl.
• Drop in the diced carrots and cook for just one minute, remove and set aside in a smaller bowl. Finally drop in the peas and cook for one minute, then remove and place in the bowl with carrots.
• Melt the butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Once it sizzles, add the onion and cook until wilted, stirring occasionally, about 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from the heat.
• Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Add the cooked onions, mustard, cream, egg, salt and pepper to the bowl with the potatoes, and gently mix and mash until well incorporated. Add the peas, carrots, olives and pickled jalapeños and mix well. Scrape into a 9" x 11" baking dish or into small individual ramekins.
• Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the top has slightly browned. Serve or keep warm.

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.

COWBOY MEATLOAF AND POTATO CASSEROLE RECIPE - (4.1/5)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F. Coat 9×9 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. Bake uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes, or until cooked through. Carefully pour off any excess fat if needed. Adjust oven to broil and place oven rack 6 to 8 inches from heat source. Meanwhile, microwave potatoes according to package instructions. In a large bowl, mix together hot potatoes, milk and butter, 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. Broil for 3 to 5 minutes, or until cheese is lightly browned. Serve hot with additional barbecue sauce if desired. TIP: If desired, substitute ground beef with ground turkey.

COWBOY MEATLOAF AND POTATO CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375ºF.
• Mix meat, yellow onions, bread crumbs, barbecue sauce, egg and chili powder just until blended; press onto bottom of 9-inch square baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.
• Bake 20 to 25 min. or until done (160ºF).
• Meanwhile, microwave potatoes as directed on package; place in medium bowl. Add butter, milk, parsley and garlic powder; mix well. Gently stir in bacon and French fried onions.
• Remove baking dish from oven. Heat broiler. Spread potato mixture over meat mixture; top with cheese. Broil, 4 inches from heat, 3 to 5 min. or until cheese is melted.