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Veggie Tater Casserole at Flo's V8 Cafe

It's so chilly out, so tonight I want to make some good, old comfort food! Something that sticks to the ribs. So, I thought it would be perfect to try the Veggie Tater Casserole from Flo's V8 Cafe found in Cars Land at Disney California Adventure. The dish is sort of like a Shepard's or Cottage Pie, but all vegetarian! It sounds so yummy!

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup bulgur wheat
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 2/3 cup diced onion
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic about 2 small cloves
  • 2/3 cup diced zucchini
  • 2/3 cup diced yellow squash
  • 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
  • 2 1/2 cups vegetarian sausage crumbles
  • Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 4 cups prepared mashed potatoes
  • 6 deli-style slices cheddar or 3/4 cup shredded cheddar

Instructions

  • Place bulgur in a large, heatproof bowl and cover with boiling water.
  • Set aside for 15 minutes, drain excess water, and set bulgur aside.
  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Heat oil over medium heat in a large sauté pan.
  • Add onions and cook until translucent, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 30 seconds to 1 minute.
  • Increase heat to medium-high and add zucchini, squash, and peppers.
  • Cook, stirring often, about 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Stir in sausage crumbles and cook until heated through, about 3 minutes more.
  • Add bulgur to pan, stirring to combine. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Pour mixture into a 9×9 baking dish, packing firmly with a spatula.
  • Spread mashed potatoes over mixture, then top with cheddar.
  • Bake 10 to 12 minutes, or until cheese is bubbling and light brown at the edges.
  • Let cool 3 to 4 minutes, then cut into squares and serve hot.