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Tater Tot Casserole

September 3, 2024 by Dinner Tonight

Tater tot Casserole has always been a family favorite.  However, the typical recipe is high in fat, preservatives and sodium.  This new and improved recipe adds cubed butternut squash for a delicious sweet flavor and added potassium.  This will soon be the new family favorite.

 

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  • CourseKid Friendly, Main Dish
Servings
10 1 cup servings
Servings
10 1 cup servings
Ingredients
  • 1 pound ground turkey breast
  • 32 ounce frozen tater tots
  • 1 cup butternut squash cubed
  • 1 cup unsalted beef stock
  • 1 cup fat-free milk
  • 1 medium bell pepper chopped
  • 1/2 cup yellow onion chopped
  • 1/2 cup celery chopped
  • 8 ounce fresh mushrooms sliced
  • 2 tablespoons parsley dried
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon thyme dried
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
Servings: 1 cup servings
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Instructions
  1. Clean and wipe your area.
  2. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  3. Coat a 9X13 pan with cooking spray
  4. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat
  5. Add ground turkey and break up with a spoon.
  6. When meat is starting to brown, add all of the vegetables to the pan.
  7. Continue cooking until turkey is no longer pink and onions are translucent.
  8. Sprinkle flour over mixture and stir to combine.
  9. Gradually stir in beef stock and then milk.
  10. Stir in thyme and parsley.
  11. Bring to a bubble and continue cooking, stirring until sauce has thickened.
  12. Pour mixture into prepared pan.
  13. Top with tater tots.
  14. Bake in preheated oven for 20-30 minutes until sauce is bubbly and tater tots are browned and crispy.
Recipe Notes

Healthy Tator Tot Casserole Nutrition Facts Serving size 1 cup servings per container 10 Amount per serving Calories 310 % Daily Value Total Fat 16 g 21 % Saturated Fat 2.5 g 13 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 20 mg 7 % Sodium 460 mg 20 % Total Carbohydrate 29 g 11 % Dietary Fiber 1 g 4 % Total Sugars 3 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 15 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 71 mg 6 % Iron 1 mg 6 % Potassium 447 mg 10 %

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: casserole, fall, kid, kid friendly, kids, tater tot, Turkey, vegetables

Butternut Squash Soup

November 29, 2022 by Dinner Tonight

Warm up the holiday season with a sweet, spicy, veggie-packed soup that is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Butternut Squash Soup will be your family’s new favorite recipe!


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Ingredients
  • 1 4 pound butternut squash rind and seeds removed, cubed
  • 2 cups red bell pepper remove seeds and chop into wedges
  • 2 cups sweet potatoes peeled peeled, chopped into cubes
  • 2 cups carrots peeled and chopped
  • 1 tablespoons oil
  • 2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 Tablespoon butter
  • 1 cup onion peeled and chopped
  • 2 Tablespoons garlic
  • 2 stalks stalks celery
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne (optional)
  • 1 Tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 4 cups vegetable broth fat free, low sodium
  • 1 cup Plain non-fat Greek Yogurt
Servings: 1.5 cup servings
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  1. Wash hands and sanitize preparation surfaces.
  2. Preheat oven to 400º.
  3. Prepare the vegetables as directed.
  4. On a large sheet pan add the butternut squash, bell pepper, sweet potatoes, and carrots. Mix vegetables, olive oil, and pepper. Roast in the oven for 30 minutes.
  5. In a large pot, melt butter.
  6. Once the butter is melted add onion, garlic, and celery. Cook until translucent.
  7. Add cumin, Italian seasoning, and cayenne, and cook another minute.
  8. Add the roasted vegetables and vegetable stock. Simmer for 15 minutes.
  9. Blend soup with an immersion blender until creamy. Add Greek yogurt and simmer for 10 minutes.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: fall, soup, soups, vegetable, Vegetarian, winter squash, winter vegetable

Butternut Squash Dip

October 19, 2022 by Dinner Tonight

Who knew squash could be creamy and cheesy?  Just add a little spinach and sun-dried tomatoes for your new favorite fall recipe.  Add these ingredients to your list for an easy and healthy appetizer that will tempt all your guests.


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  • CourseSnacks, Vegetarian
Servings
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6 1/2 cup servings
Ingredients
  • 2 cups butternut squash cubed, steamed
  • 4 sundried tomato halves in olive oil drained
  • 2 cups spinach leaves frozen, thawed, and drained
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese low-fat
  • 1 Tablespoon Ranch Dip Mix
  • 3 Tablespoons water
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese nonfat, shredded
Servings: 1/2 cup servings
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  1. Wash your hands and clean your preparation area. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  2. Add cooled steamed squash, sundried tomatoes, drained spinach leaves, ricotta cheese, ranch dip mix, and water into a blender. Combine until smooth.
  3. Pour the mixture into an oven-safe baking dish. Stir in ½ cup of mozzarella cheese into the dip.
  4. Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese on top of the dip.
  5. Bake for 20-30 minutes until heated, and the cheese is browning on top.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: appetizer, butternut, butternut squash, dip, fall, Snacks, squash

Beet and Butternut Squash Roasted Salad

January 6, 2022 by Dinner Tonight

This salad is as nutritious as it is beautiful! Packed with the powerful nutrition of beets, butternut squash, and arugula this is the perfect lunch salad or dinner salad with some added protein like grilled steak or chicken! Elevate your next salad with this Beet & Butternut Squash Roasted Salad.


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  • CourseSide Dishes, Vegetables
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Ingredients
  • 3 cups butternut squash peeled and cubed
  • 6 medium beets peeled and cubed
  • 1 cup pecans chopped
  • 1 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2 Tablespoons maple syrup
  • 3 cups arugula
  • 1/3 cup goat cheese crumbled
Servings: 1.5 cup servings
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  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  2. On a foil-lined baking sheet, spread the squash and beets in a single layer. Bake in the over for 20-25 minutes or until the squash and beets are soft.
  3. On a separate baking sheet, spread the chopped pecans and bake for 3-4 minutes or until fragrant. Take care not to burn.
  4. While the squash and beets are roasting in the oven, in a small saucepan begin to heat the balsamic vinegar and maple syrup together. Stir frequently and bring to a slight simmer to reduce.
  5. Fill a large bowl with the arugula, place the roasted squash and beets on top of the arugula, drizzle with the balsamic reduction. Top with the toasted pecans and goat cheese. Serve warm.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: arugula, beet, beets, butternut, butternut squash, goat cheese, healthy side dish, Salad, Side Dishes, side salad, squash, winter vegetable

Butternut Squash Mac n Cheese

November 23, 2021 by Dinner Tonight

Mac n Cheese is a comfort food classic but allow us to dress up your mac n cheese with a winter favorite, butternut squash! The butternut squash and the blend of cheeses in this dish really make for a unique mac n cheese experience!


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Ingredients
  • 8 ounces Elbow pasta
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 1/2 cups butternut squash fresh, cubed
  • 1/2 Tablespoon butter unsalted
  • 1 Tabblespoon olive oil
  • 3 Tablespoons flour
  • 3/4 cup Milk 1%
  • 1/2 cup reduced fat Mozzarella Cheese, shredded
  • 1/4 cup reduced fat cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup Asiago Cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
Servings: 1/4 cup servings
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  1. Wash your hands and workspace
  2. Bring a stockpot of water to boil. Cook pasta according to the package
  3. Cut your butternut squash into 1-inch pieces.
  4. In a separate saucepan, add your 2 teaspoons olive oil on medium heat. Add butternut squash into the pan and cover. Cook for about 5 minutes or until it is tender with a fork.
  5. Pour squash into a blender and puree
  6. In a saucepan, add your butter and 1 Tablespoon olive oil and melt. Once melted add in your flour and whisk continually, add your milk slowly to prevent clumping.
  7. Add your cheeses, butternut puree, and spices and mix well. Incorporate pasta elbows.
  8. Pour into a 9x9 glass pan and cook at 350*F for 20 minutes
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: butternut squash, fall, healthy side dish, kid friendly, mac n cheese, pasta, side dish recipe, Side Dishes

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