Idahoan Mexican Casserole

Ingredients

• 4 ounce bacon & cheddar chipotle potatoes mashed flavored idahoan®
• 0.3 teaspoon pepper black
• 14.5 ounce canned tomatoes diced with chiles canned
• 2 teaspoons chili powder 
• 1 cup regular corn frozen canned
• 1 clove garlic minced
• 4 ounce chilies green chopped canned
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin 
• 1 pound pd of ground turkey (or ground beef)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil 
• 2.3 ounce olives sliced canned
• 1 medium onion chopped
• 1 teaspoon salt 

Equipment

• frying pan
• oven
• baking pan

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray 9x9-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
2. Prepare mashed potatoes following package directions. Set aside.
3. Heat oil in large saute pan over medium high heat.
4. Add onions and cook until translucent, about 10 minutes.
5. Stir in garlic, chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper and cook until aromatic - about 1 minute.
6. Add ground turkey and cook until browned.
7. Stir in tomatoes with juice, green chiles, corn (drained if using canned), and olives.
8. Heat through.
9. Place meat mixture into the prepared baking dish. Top with a layer of mashed potatoes.
10. Bake for 30 minutes.
11. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
12. Great as it is, but also delicious served with a dollop of sour cream, salsa or hot sauce.