Southwest Sweet Potato Tater Tot Hotdish

• butter↗3 tablespoon
• onion↗1

  chopped

• cloves garlic↗3

  minced

• red/yellow bell peppers↗3

  chopped

• poblano peppers↗2

  chopped

• fresh mushrooms↗16 ounce

  stems removed, chopped

• cumin↗1 tablespoon
• chili powder↗1 tablespoon
• flour↗0.25 cup
• milk↗0.75 cup
• pepperjack cheese↗1 pound

  cut into cubes

• black beans↗14 ounce
• frozen corn↗1 cup
• salt↗

  to taste

• sweet potato tater tots1
• red peppers, corn, cilantro, jalapeño for topping↗

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

2. 2

   Heat the butter over medium high heat in a 10.25-inch cast iron skillet . Add the onion, garlic, mushrooms, and peppers; saute until soft. Add the spices and stir to mix.

3. 3

   Add the flour and stir to coat until everything gets sticky. Add the milk slowly, stirring after each addition, until you get a smooth mixture. Add the cheese cubes and stir until melted.

4. 4

   Stir in the black beans and corn. Taste and adjust – this is a good time to add your salt!

5. 5

   Top the whole thing with tater tots (I did mine in a circle formation).

6. 6

   Bake for 20-30 minutes. BEWARE THE BUBBLING OVER – put a pan underneath to catch any drips. Let stand for a few minutes before serving.