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Recipe of the day: Fiesta Turkey Potato Bake (Dallas Morning News)

Fiesta Turkey Potato Bake
Category: Baked, Potatoes, Thanksgiving, Turkey
Yield: 8 servings
10 med russet potatoes, peeled and quartered
1 cup sour cream
1/3 cup milk
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
2 lb ground turkey
3/4 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup water
1 pkg (1.25 oz.) ORTEGA Taco Seasoning Mix - Regular
1 jar (16 oz.) ORTEGA Salsa - Homestyle Recipe (Mild)
1 can (15.5 oz.) corn, drained
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided

Procedures
PREHEAT oven to 350° F. Lightly grease 13x9-inch baking dish.
COVER potatoes with water in large saucepan; cook over medium-high heat until tender. Drain; add sour cream, milk and butter. Mash; season with salt and ground black pepper.
COOK turkey and onion in large skillet until turkey is no longer pink; add water and seasoning. Cook over low heat for 10 minutes. Add salsa and corn; cook for 10 minutes.
PLACE turkey mixture in prepared baking pan; top with ½ cup cheese. Spread potato mixture over turkey; top with remaining cheese.
BAKE for 40 minutes or until turkey is heated through and cheese is melted.

(originally posted: November 26, 2004)

Posted by Orrin Judd at November 24, 2005 12:24 AM