Smiley Face Casserole Recipe

Name: Smiley Face Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 26-ounce bag frozen smiley-face potato fries; 1 tablespoon canola oil; 8 ounces mushrooms, coarsely chopped; 1 pound lean ground beef or turkey (90% or higher); 1 large carrot, peeled and shredded (1 cup); 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; Kosher salt; 10 3/4-ounce can condensed lower-fat, lower-sodium cream of mushroom soup; 10 3/4-ounce can filled with 1% low-fat milk; 2 cups shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese, divided

Servings: persons

1 26-ounce bag frozen smiley-face potato fries
1 tablespoon canola oil
8 ounces mushrooms, coarsely chopped
1 pound lean ground beef or turkey (90% or higher)
1 large carrot, peeled and shredded (1 cup)
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Kosher salt
10 3/4-ounce can condensed lower-fat, lower-sodium cream of mushroom soup
10 3/4-ounce can filled with 1% low-fat milk
2 cups shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese, divided

1
Preheat the oven and bake the fries according to package directions.
2
Remove from the oven and set aside.
3
While the fries are cooking, heat the oil in a large Dutch oven or saucepan over medium-high heat.
4
Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring frequently, until softened, about 5 minutes.
5
Add the meat, carrot, garlic powder, and pepper and cook, breaking up the large pieces, until the meat is no longer pink and the carrot is tender, about 5 minutes.
6
Drain excess fat and season with salt and additional pepper to taste.
7
Stir in the soup, milk, and 1 1/2, cups of the cheese (the mixture will seem very thin at this point, but dont worry).
8
Heat, stirring frequently, until the mixture comes to a simmer.
9
Remove from the heat.
10
Set the oven to 425F.
11
Arrange half the cooked fries in a 9 x 13-inch baking pan or dish.
12
Top with the meat mixture, the remaining 1/2, cup of cheese, and the remaining potato smiles.
13
Cover loosely with aluminum foil and bake until the mixture is bubbly, about 10 minutes.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 26-ounce bag frozen smiley-face potato fries, 1 tablespoon canola oil, 8 ounces mushrooms, coarsely chopped, 1 pound lean ground beef or turkey (90% or higher), and more.

Yes, Smiley Face Casserole falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Smiley Face Casserole

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