America's Best Buffet Casserole

I had to cajole this recipe out of Chef Jarvil Aluban. It was worth it! No one can resist this wacky medley of potatoes, sausage, cheese and mushrooms.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 50 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
• Calories: 492 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups milk
• 1 (4.5 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained
• 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
• 1 (6 ounce) can French-fried onions
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, diced
• 1 (8 ounce) package shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
• 8 ounces cubed cooked ham
• 2 tablespoons dried chives
• 1 (5.5 ounce) package au gratin instant potato mix
• 1 (16 ounce) package cocktail wieners, sliced lengthwise
• 2 tablespoons margarine or butter, melted

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Spread the dried potatoes in the bottom of an ungreased 9x13 inch baking dish. Cover with a layer of sausages. Mix together the condensed soup, milk and butter; pour over the ingredients in the dish. Layer in the cheddar cheese, cubed ham and mushrooms. Dot with cream cheese cubes, and sprinkle with dried chives.

Step 3

Bake uncovered for 30 minutes in the preheated oven. Sprinkle the French fried onions over the top, and return to the oven for an additional 15 minutes, or until browned.