The Georgia Life!

So here I am...about 3 weeks into my second trip to Georgia. Got to say I am loving it so far. There have been a few mishaps but nothing that threw me for too much of a loop. I have learned to have lots of time on my hands and how to fit into the Georgia life. I really don't mind all the cooking and cleaning and waiting around doing homework. I am just another girl trying to get into the groove of things and make friends along the way. The wedding planning on the other hand always stumps me lol. Whether figuring out the photographer or the DJ was to be an easy task....IDK because I still have NOOOO clue. At least I have Christmas to have my mind on and all the wonderful things it has to bring. The Birth of our Dear Savior, and even though I am far away from my amazing family at home. They are closer to my heart then ever. Plus I have a wonderful and caring family here so it helps a whole bunch. I look forward to the next upcoming week. Having 5 whole days with my Boo Bear will be a sure treat and the fact that it is for Christmas makes it amazing. Well I think that is all for now. I really need to try and Blog more even if it is not everyday. I have no clue what God has in store for me in the future but I do know what is for dinner. Cowboy Casserole! YUMMY. And it was so easy. I shall write it down here and share the blessing of good food. :)
Cowboy Casserole
adapted from a recipe at Taste of Home
1 1/2 pounds ground beef (I used 80/20)
1 medium onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 can (15.25oz) whole kernel corn, drained
1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup
2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 cup milk
4 tablespoons sour cream
1 bag (30 oz) frozen tater tots (I used Ore-Ida Crispy Crowns)

Before I got ready to make this casserole, I let the Crispy Crowns sit on the counter to defrost for an hour or so. The original recipe used still frozen tater tots, but I felt they wouldn't cook as well if they were still frozen solid.

In a large skillet cook the onion until tender and translucent. Add the chopped garlic and cook for 1 minute more. Add the beef and cook over medium heat until no longer pink. Drain the mixture and place into a large bowl and set aside.

In a small bowl combine the soup, milk and sour cream. Whisk until smooth. Add to hamburger mixture and stir to combine. Add corn and 1 cup of cheddar cheese. Gently mix to combine.

Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish. Layer half of the Crispy Crowns on the bottom, pour the hamburger mixture over the top and then layer with the other half of the Crispy Crowns. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese and bake at 350 for 25 - 30 minutes, or until golden brown and crunchy.

Today's Scripture:  1 Peter 2:23
 ²³ When they hurled their insults at him, he did not retaliate; when he suffered, he made no threats. Instead, he entrusted himself to him who judges justly. ²⁴ “He himself bore our sins” in his body on the cross, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; “by his wounds you have been healed.” ²⁵ For “you were like sheep going astray,”^[f]but now you have returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.