This sweet potato tater tot hotdish is a spicy twist on the original - loaded with peppers, corn, black beans, homemade queso sauce, and tots! YUM!
Ingredients
3 tablespoons butter
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 red/yellow bell peppers, chopped
2 poblano peppers, chopped
16 ounces fresh mushrooms, stems removed, chopped
1 tablespoon cumin
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/4 cup flour
3/4 cup milk
1 pound pepperjack cheese, cut into cubes
1 14-ounce can black beans
1 cup frozen corn
salt to taste
1-2 bags sweet potato tater tots
red peppers, corn, cilantro, jalapeño for topping (optional)
Method
1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2
Heat the butter over medium high heat in a 10.25-inch cast iron skillet. Add the onion, garlic, mushrooms, and peppers; saute until soft. Add the spices and stir to mix.
3
Add the flour and stir to coat until everything gets sticky. Add the milk slowly, stirring after each addition, until you get a smooth mixture. Add the cheese cubes and stir until melted.
4
Stir in the black beans and corn. Taste and adjust – this is a good time to add your salt!
5
Top the whole thing with tater tots (I did mine in a circle formation).
6
Bake for 20-30 minutes. BEWARE THE BUBBLING OVER – put a pan underneath to catch any drips. Let stand for a few minutes before serving.