Subj : Dale Shipp has Passed
To   : All
From : Dave Drum
Date : Mon Sep 16 2024 10:23:00

I was told by e-mail from Bill Swisher that he found on Facebook a notice
that our former moderator and host of many Echo Picnics had fallen from
his twig. That is sad news indeed.

If I knew where the wake was being held I'd send smething very like
this (it's a Midwestern tradition)

MMMMM----   Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06

     Title: Governor Tim Walz's "Turkey Trot Tater Tot Hotdish"
Categories: Poultry, Pork, Vegetables, Potatoes, Cheese
     Yield: 8 servings

     1 lb Ground turkey; 93% lean
     1 cl Garlic; fine chopped
   1/2 ts Dried sage
     1 lg Egg
   1/2 c  Chopped green onions
     1 ts Fresh ground pepper; more as
          - needed
     2 ts Salt; divided
     1 tb Olive oil
     1 lb Fresh green beans; stemmed,
          - chopped in bite-sized pcs
     4 sl Bacon
     6 tb Butter; divided
 1 1/2 c  Chopped baby bella mushrooms
     5 tb (6 tb) A-P flour
 2 1/2 c  Whole milk
   1/2 c  Half & Half
   1/4 c  Chopped onion
     3 c  Shredded sharp Cheddar
          - cheese; divided
    32 oz Bag Tater Tots

 Set oven to 375ºF/190ºC.

 In a medium bowl, combine turkey, garlic, sage, green
 onions, egg, pepper and 1 teaspoon salt.

 In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and then
 brown the turkey mixture. Remove from stove and transfer
 mixture to a large bowl.

 In a pot of boiling water, blanch green beans for 2 to 3
 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, remove beans and plunge
 them into ice water. Once cool, drain completely and add
 to turkey mix.

 In a skillet over medium heat, fry bacon until crisp.
 Remove from pan, and cool bacon on paper towels.

 Chop bacon in 3/4" pieces and add to turkey mix. Gently
 combine turkey mix, beans and bacon and spread in an
 even layer in a 9" X 13" baking pan.

 In a large (12") skillet over medium-high heat, heat 2
 tablespoons butter. As soon as foam begins to subside,
 add mushrooms and cook, stirring continuously, until
 mushrooms are browned, about 4 to 6 minutes. Add to
 turkey mix.

 In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt remaining 4
 tablespoons butter.

 Slowly and evenly sprinkle flour into the butter. Cook
 for 2 minutes, then slowly whisk in the milk and half
 and half. Cook for 2 more minutes, then add diced
 onions, remaining 1 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste.
 After 1 minute, stir in 2 1/2 cups cheese and cook,
 stirring, until melted.

 Pour cheese mixture evenly over casserole.

 Scatter Tater Tots over the top, then scatter remaining
 shredded cheese. Bake until golden brown, about 45
 minutes. Remove from oven and serve.

 RECIPE FROM: https://www.cookinwithcongress.com

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