Betty Crocker Au Gratin Potato Casserole

MargaretsKitchen's Note:

Lately I have been experimenting with many types of casseroles and have found that I can put way more vegetables and less meat in a casserole then my family would reguarily consume. I like to brown a bunch of meat at once so I can just pull it out of the fridge and throw it all together, its a great time and energy saver (I freeze it cooked too!). I also like to chop a week's worth of veggies at once.

• Total Time: 40 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1/2 lb ground turkey
• 1 (8 ounce) package Betty Crocker au gratin potatoes
• 2 tablespoons margarine
• 2 cups water
• 1 cup milk
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 2 cups squash, chopped
• 1/2 cup cheddar cheese (optional)
• garlic (to taste)
• pepper (to taste)

Directions:

1. Brown ground turkey. Meanwhile, chop the vegetables. Drain fat off meat. Rinse very well. Break into small peices.
2. Spray glass casserole dish with nonstick spray. Mix potato mix according to directions (milk, boiling water, margerine, potatoes and cheese mix). Add vegetables and ground turkey.
3. Bake at 400 for 20 minutes. I covered mine for the first 15 minutes (but I had company so I was making a double batch). Add cheese in last 5 minutes, stir.
4. Let sit before serving for 5 minutes so sauce will thicken.