leftover essentials: taco/tater dip

How To Make leftover essentials: taco/tater dip

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  PREP/PREPARE
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  You will need a small ovenproof pan or bowl to make this recipe. If you have a ramakin that would be excellent.
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  I did not list portions, but I would say that the taco meat and the potatoes or rice should be 50/50, and use enough cheese to cover the top, leaving the edges open for the diced tomato.
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  Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
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  Place a rack in the middle position and preheat the oven to 350f/175c.
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  Add the mash taters or rice to the bottom of your ovenproof pan or dish.
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  To give the dish a bit of a kick, mix some salsa in with the taters or rice.
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  Top with ground taco meat.
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  Add cheese over the top.
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  Place into the preheated oven and bake until the dish is heated through, and the cheese is bubbly, about 15 – 20 minutes.
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  Add the chopped tomatoes.
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  PLATE/PRESENT
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  Serve with some sturdy chips or toasted bread. Enjoy.
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  Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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