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This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Cacique®. All opinions are entirely my own.

Chorizo Chili Tater Tots Casserole is one amazing dish to serve any time of the year, especially during parties.

Whether you are showing how to pull together the ultimate Game Night spread or perhaps presenting a tailgating must-have, the possibilities are truly endless.

Well, I partnered with Cacique® to create this easy dish using their fantastic and quite tasty Fully Cooked Chorizos.

Which is made with authentically seasoned premium pork shoulder and ready to eat in just minutes with zero mess.

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So, when it comes to game night, Chorizo Chili Tater Tots Casserole is one dish that we undeniably enjoy.

To be honest, it takes just a few convenient, delicious and authentic ingredients to create this amazingly appetizing casserole for your family and friends.

That being said, game night or not this could be one phenomenal weeknight dinner put together in no time.

To round out my tasty spread, I served crunchy corn chips with Cacique® Jalapeño Queso Dip.

That’s alongside my Chorizo Chili Tater Tots Casserole. That was extremely delightful, to say the least.

I finished the dish with a drizzle of Cacique® Spicy Jalapeno sour cream.

Cacique® Fully Cooked Chorizo is a great go-to when you want to pull together a quick, delicious and authentic Mexican meals.

In addition, not only is it made with premium ingredients, but it also has no additives and nothing artificial.

Therefore, pick some up and make this Tater Tots Casserole or get creative with it and let me know what you whip up!

Cacique® Fully Cooked Chorizos are Available in Four Delicious Varieties;

Premium Pork Shoulder, Chorizo with Eggs, Chorizo with Bacon & Potato and Chorizo with Queso.

How to Enjoy: 

In short, simply heat in the microwave, oven or stovetop for as few as 3–4 minutes and enjoy.

In addition, from breakfast during the morning rushes to taco night to game day.

Cacique® Fully Cooked Chorizos are the perfect filling – or delicious all on their own!

Most importantly, use anywhere you would typically enjoy chorizo. Whether adding protein to tacos, or stuffing burritos.

Maybe enchiladas or even serving a dip for tortilla chips.

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Yield: Serves 6

Chorizo Chili Tater Tots Casserole

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Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 25 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 packs Cacique® Fully Cooked Chorizos
• 16 oz Chili Beans
• 10 oz Cacique® Queso Fresco Cheese
• 2 cups Tater Tots

GARNISH

• Mexican Style Sour Cream, Cilantro Lime
• Chopped Parsley or Cilantro

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Follow the instructions on the back of the Cacique® Fully Cooked Chorizos; Heat in the oven-safe dish or pan. I used a Dutch oven with a fitted lid.
3. After you heat the chorizo add chili beans and mix it well to combine.
4. Crumble cheese on the top, then in one layer place tater tots next to each other.
5. Slightly press potatoes down, cover the dish with the lid and bake for 15 minutes in the preheated oven.
6. After 15 minutes, remove the lid and turn the oven broiler on medium temperature.
7. Bake casserole under the broiler for an additional 5 minutes or until potatoes are crunchy and the casserole is bubbling. Make sure to stand by so it does not burn.
8. Garnish with an equal drizzle of Mexican Sour Cream and chopped parsley or cilantro.

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I am a sandwich person, and I could eat a sandwich probably every single day. However, when it comes to ham, slow-cooked pork, swiss cheese, pickles, mustard pressed in the Cuban bread there is nothing better in this world. I love this Tasty Pressed Cuban Sandwich.

You guys asked me so many time to post my version of this amazing sandwich and I always hesitated. To be honest, I was testing how I like it the best without offering anyone regarding how I make it.

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I ate so many different version even though they all contain the same ingredients just slightly different made or prepared. In the end, what is truly authentic?

It’s food, a recipe and everyone add their own print, right? You are allowed to experiment and put your own little twist on dishes that you make for you and tour family.

That being said, my family went crazy for this one. Also, I made for my husband’s staff and they all loved it so I am confident that you guys going to love this recipe.

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I made 3 trays full of these Cubanos and I couldn’t resist. I didn’t have a piece of bread or anything with gluten for about 3 months at all, and this was rebirth experience.

So, if you are on low carb diet then you know what I mean. Anyhow, you can totally use low carb tortilla if you are on keto. It’s not the same as having a nice Cuban bread but, hey, better than nothing! Haha

It is truly amazing and so delicious and I really hope you give this sandwich a try.

When you make my Tasty Pressed Cuban Sandwich, or any other recipe from my blog please tag me on Instagram. @sandraseasycooking #sandraseasycooking. Thank you so much in advance!

Yield: 8

Tasty Pressed Cuban Sandwich

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Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Additional Time for cooking pork 6 hours

Total Time 6 hours 25 minutes

Ingredients

MARINADE

• 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon orange zest
• 1 cup orange juice
• 1/2 cup lime juice
• 1 cup cilantro, finely chopped
• 8 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 2 tablespoons ground cumin
• 1/2 tablespoon Kosher salt
• 1/2 tablspoon ground black pepper

PORK

• 5-6 pounds boneless pork shoulder butt.

SANDWICH INGREDIENTS

• Four 10 inches (approximately) Cuban sandwich loaves, sliced into 4 equal sizes
• 1 stick unsalted butter, softened and divided
• 1/2 cup yellow mustard
• 1 pound sliced smoked ham
• Dill pickles sliced lengthwise
• Roast pork
• 8-10 ounces Swiss cheese slices

FOR PRESSING SANDWICH

• Garlic and Herbs Butter or read notes
• Cast iron grill pan with cast iron grill press
• OR PANINI PRESS

Instructions

PORK PREP:

1. Place pork into a largest ziplock bag then pours the marinade. Make sure that marinade is very well combined before pouring it over the pork. massage the pork for a bit to coat then close the ziplock bag and place in the fridge for at least 8 hours, preferably 12 hours. Halfway through turn the ziplock on the other side and massage it again just to make sure the pork is well coated with the marinade.

Oven roast pork in Dutch Oven for 3 to 3 ½ hours on lower heat at 350°F. Take it out of the oven, and allow it to cool down for 20-30 minutes before shredding or carving against the grain.

You can use your slow cooker: Set on high and slow cook for 4-6 hours depending on the size. You may slice it in big chunks so the pork fit well in the slow cooker. Shred pork using two forks as soon as the pork is falling apart.

Grilling pork brings an amazing flavor and it's my favorite ways to prep meat.

When I am cooking it on my Traeger Grill:

1. I prep my smoker for 15 minutes at 250° Fahrenheit with the lid closed. Then I place pork directly on the grill and cook for 2 hours.
2. Take it off the grill and put the pork in the center on the heavy-duty foil, then bring up the sides of the foil a little bit before pouring the apple cider on top of the pork butt.
3. Wrap the foil tightly around the pork, make sure the cider does not escape.
4. Place the foil-wrapped pork butt back on the grill and cook until the temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit, in the thickest part of the meat, about 2-3 more hours longer depending on the size of the pork butt.
5. Allow it to cool DOWN completely for about 30 minutes in foil before shredding or carving against the grain.

Sandwich Assembly:

1. Slice Cuban bread loaf in half then spread unsalted butter on one size and mustard on the other.
2. Add sliced or shredded pork, ham, cheese slices, and pickles. Close and spread or brush soften garlic and herbs butter on top then slice into equal portions.
3. Preheat your grill pan and cook these but pressing onto the cast iron grill. pan and pressing it with cast iron grill press. You can turn it around if you wish and do the same on the other side. You may use a panini press or just bake in the oven if you do not wish to press it at all. I like keeping them in the warm oven wrapped before serving, or microwave to make the hot.

Notes

• If you get pork shoulder butt with a bone, no worries you can still do this and it will taste great.
• If you wish to use Pork Loin or Tenderloin, it's great! I tried it and it tastes fantastic. You do not need to panic.
• If you like any other pickle or ham go ahead and adapt to your liking. Maybe you like dijon mustard use that one. We prefer yellow mustard and smoked ham over honey glazed ham.
• If you cant get garlic and herbs butter then spread butter on the bread and sprinkle with herbs and garlic powder.

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Salmon and Vegetables Sheet Pan Dinner is the best. Not only that you can mix and match vegetables, but it is all year round kind of meal. Don’t you agree?

One of our favorite fish is salmon. We just love salmon made any way possible; smoked, grilled, poached, baked. It is amazing in baked dishes or sandwiches.

What is your favorite fish?

On the other hand, sheet pan dinner is just phenomenal. You can add chicken, sausage, beef, pork or any other fish. Also, it is fantastic to clean your fridge day when you do not have so much food, but it has to be used.

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I have made this dish many times and the best way to not overcook fish was to actually wrap it in foil. If you hate relationship with Alum foil then just use parchment paper.

I cooked it at the same temperature and pulled salmon 10 minutes earlier so it ended up cooking in the foil before serving. It was absolutely divine!

Yes, you can absolutely bake fish on top of your veggies but I found this way tastier.

The whole point of my blog is to inspire you to get back to cooking your own meals, so you can use whatever protein or vegetables you wish to use or whatever is in season.

However, ever since Sitka Salmon Shares announced on their website that we are going to have Salmon in the next shipment I could not wait. I love all their fish.

If you ever tasted then you must agree with me, but since salmon is family favorite we were eagerly anticipating our subscription box to come.

Now, let us talk about fish. I got my fish from Sitka Salmon Shares, but allow me to tell you a bit more about them. I believe in this company, and I love what they are doing.

Fish is without a doubt the best one that I had in a long time. You will not be disappointed, plus the fish comes to your fantastic doorstep but read more about Sitka Salmon Shares below.

SITKA SALMON SHARES IS:

Wild: Wild-caught from the pristine waters of Southeast Alaska.

Community-based: Sourced from traditional fishing communities. Supported by a Midwest community of conscious consumers.

Premium: Harvested and hand-processed individually. lash-frozen at the peak of freshness to ensure the highest quality, guaranteed.

Sustainable: Harvested using hook-and-line methods to minimize negative ecological impact.

Traceable: The only fully-integrated Midwest CSF. 100% traceability from boat to doorstep.

Just: Owned by a collective of carefully selected small-scale family fishermen, all of whom retain 20-30% more of the retail value or their harvest.

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Conscious: Carbon offsets purchased and 1% of revenue donated back to the wild.

I hope you try my Salmon and Vegetables Sheet Pan Dinner. If you make this one or any other recipe from my blog, please tag me on Instagram. @sandraseasycooking using hashtags #sandraseasycooking. Thank you so much!

Yield: 4 Servings

Salmon and Vegetables Sheet Pan Dinner

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Easy, Delicious and a perfect family dinner.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 40 minutes

Total Time 50 minutes

Ingredients

• 1- 1 1/2 pound Salmon Fillet, defrosted (Wild Alaskan)
• Kosher Salt a good pinch or two, rub on the salmon
• 1-2 teaspoon ground black Pepper
• Lemon slices from 1 lemon
• 1 teasoon dried Oregano
• 5 tablespooms of Garlic-Herb Butter (if available)

Vegetables

• 1 pound New Potatoes, I used red
• 1/2 pound Green Beans
• 1/2 pound Baby Carrots
• 1 pound Broccoli, I used frozen florets 
• Olive Oil
• Salt and Black Pepper, to taste
• 4-5 Garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon dried Parsley
• 1 teaspoon dried Oregano

Instructions

1. Preheat over to 375F

SALMON:

1. Defrost salmon, and take it out of the pack. Take a large heavy-duty aluminum foil or parchment paper and then, season salmon with salt, pepper, herbs. Rub on both sides well, then place the sliced lemon on each slice of salmon and a tablespoon of butter. Wrap nicely and prep vegetables.
2. Place Salmon to bake at the same time you will bake vegetables.
3. Make sure to take it out after 25 minutes. That way salmon will not overcook. It will continue cooking in the foil until it is ready to be served. So do not open it until you are ready to eat or until vegetables are ready.

SHEET PAN VEGETABLES:

1. Wash Potatoes and either cut them in half or the quarters.
2. Season each vegetable with salt, pepper, and herbs, then place each vegetable next to each other but do not overcrowd the sheet pan. Make sure it is somewhat in one layer.
3. Drizzle with olive oil and bake for 40 minutes in 375F preheated oven.
4. If the potatoes need a bit more time to cook, then remove all the other vegetables and allow potatoes to cook additional 2-3 minutes under the broiler (medium temp).

Notes

You may use any vegetables that you have or are in season; Cauliflower, asparagus, peppers, cherry tomatoes, etc. Possibilities are endless

You may cook vegetables in the air fryer, but potatoes might take a bit more time to crisp up.

If you do not have garlic and herbs butter available, then just add a pinch more salt, add more dried parsley and a teaspoon or two of garlic powder, that's it!

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