My mom and I ate at Dolly’s Stampede when we were in Pigeon Forge years and years ago. Gos
My mom and I ate at Dolly’s Stampede when we were in Pigeon Forge years and years ago. Gosh, we loved it! We talk about it all the time, so last Christmas I found her one of Dolly’s cookbooks as a gift. This casserole has been a serious hit. 5 ingredients, no prep work, you really can’t beat it.
Recipe below ⬇️
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