Pigs in the Garden Casserole

Tyler's Wife and Chef's Note:

I made this recipe up on a whim... it was cold outside and I wanted to make a new casserole that my husband and kids would love. I have a 2.5 year old that is very picky and she ate 3 of her normal portions of this... AMAZING! This truly is a yummy dish that your whole family will enjoy. You can modify it a little to make it slightly healthier, but this is definately one of those recipes to make on you "cheat day" and enjoy!!

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

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 6 russet potatoes (peeled and chopped)
• 2 stalks celery , chopped
• 1 cup carrot , chopped
• 1 large onion , chopped
• 1 green bell pepper , chopped
• 1 -2 package smoked Polish sausage (i use turkey version)
• 6 slices bacon (i use low sodium)
• ½ cup ranch dressing
• 1 cup salsa
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Directions:

1. Pre heat oven to 350, spray 9 x 13 with cooking spray and set aside.
2. Bring all vegetable to boil and boil for 10 minute.
3. In large skillet cook the bacon until crispy then set bacon aside, but leave grease in skillet.
4. In the skillet, add the ranch, salsa, chopped up sausage and crumble the bacon over top. Mix together and cook til mix simmers.
5. Drain vegetables and spead them into 9 x 13 in even layer.
6. Pour the sausage mix down middle of vegetable mix length wise of dish. Cover the rest of the exposed vegetables on either side of sausage mix with the shredded chesse.
7. Bake casserole for 15 to 20 min and enjoy!

Reviews

[Lili's, Rori's & Rainah's Meemaw]

We loved this recipe! I liked your other recipe, 396124, so much I decided to try this one. I served it with some rolls and a salad, and it was a wonderful meal. I halved the recipe and it served 4 of us perfectly. Thank you for a great recipe!