Okay, this is really a white trash meal if I've ever had one. I've seen it called many things. Hot dog potato casserole is another, very descriptive name for it. A friend of mine used the same basic idea by cutting hot dogs in half lengthwise, plopping some mashed potatoes on it, sprinkling some cheese on top and baking it. She called them Fluffy Puppies, so I made this a little simpler by making it a casserole. So I did about 6 cups of mashed potatoes, a package of hot dogs and mixed them together. Sprinkled some cheese on top and then sprinkled it with some seasoned salt. The verdict? Older kids liked it, younger kids...not so much. Nutritional value? Weeeeeeeell, so it's not really that loaded with anything except fat and calories. We probably won't make it again. But it was super fast and easy to make and since I did have a package of hot dogs to use up....(since all the buns got used for banana dogs!).
Any chance of a recipe that doesn't include hot dogs!!
ReplyDeleteYes, now that I've used up my year's supply of hot dogs (in the last two days!) we should be going hot dog free in the next recipe. :)
ReplyDeleteHere is one for you to try! We tried it and I would say it qualifies as a singlewide recipe!
ReplyDeleteTater Tot Casserole
1 pound lean hamburger, uncooked
2 tbsp. dried onion
1 can Cream of Mushroom Soup
1 can Green beans
1 small package of Tater Tots
In 13x9 inch pan, spread and press hamburger. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and onion. Pour and spread the soup on top of the hamburger. Drain well the green beans and spread over the mushroom soup. Cover with Tator Tots. Bake 1 hour at 350 degree oven.
Here is one my kids actually request!
ReplyDeleteCreamed Tuna & Peas
1/4 cup margarine
1/4 cup flour
2 cups milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon sugar
15 oz can peas
6 oz can tunafish
Begin by melting the margarine in a 2-quart saucepan. Use a fork or a whisk to stir in the flour making sure it is smooth. Gradually stir in the milk. If you have a whisk you can go a little faster because a whisk can beat out any lumps. If you are using a fork then go very slowly so you can keep the mixture smooth. When the mixture is smooth stir in the sugar, salt and pepper. Cook and stir the sauce until it begins to boil. Allow it to boil for a full minute by the clock. Now remove the sauce from the heat.
Drain the peas and the tuna. Stir gently and reheat only till boiling again. Do not overcook or the peas will get mushy.
Serve over buttered toast.
To use Frozen peas instead of canned, simply replace the canned peas with 2 cups of frozen peas. Allow the sauce to reheat for a minute or 2 so you will be sure the peas are cooked through. Do not overcook the frozen peas either. This is vital for a good dish.