In case you are needing a easy, crowd-pleasing meal, make this tater tot casserole. Even our 2-year-old approves. That is so comforting with primary, straightforward to like substances. Plus, this dish works for a lot of events. Personally, I like this as a part of a giant household breakfast served alongside eggs and perhaps one thing candy (like sticky buns or cinnamon rolls), however it might work simply in addition to a essential course or facet dish at a potluck or vacation meal.

This can be a regional factor however you can additionally name this tater tot casserole a sizzling dish. It has all the required components—potatoes, meat, and might of condensed soup. 🙂 However in southwest Missouri the place I stay, we simply name it a casserole.

Associated: Subsequent up, attempt biscuits and gravy casserole or sheet pan totchos (tater tot nachos!).

Substances

• Floor beef
• Garlic
• Cream of mushroom soup
• Cheddar cheese
• Tater tots – frozen
• Chives or different recent herbs

This tater tot casserole is actually 5 primary substances, however I’ll share a couple of methods I spice it up so it’s extra flavorful or seasonal.

Instructions

Mince the garlic. In a pan over medium warmth, brown the bottom beef with the garlic till cooked (no pink stays). The meat might be barely undercooked at this stage, so don’t overcook it, as it’s going to bake within the oven for one more 35 minutes.

Take away the pan from the warmth and stir within the can of soup and season with a little bit salt and pepper.

Now assemble the casserole. Flippantly grease a 9×13 pan. Add the meat combination. Then sprinkle on the grated cheese. Then add the tater tots (frozen).

Bake at 350°F (177°C) for 35-40 minutes. The tater tots ought to look golden brown and crispy and the combination under might be effervescent. Prime with chives or different recent herbs and serve heat.

Suggestions for Making

• Generally, I add extra seasoning to the meat as I brown it, only for added taste. Some good additions embody: chili powder, cayenne, Italian seasoning, onion powder, or different spices chances are you’ll love.
• If you wish to scale back the quantity of fats on this casserole, you can swap the bottom beef for a floor turkey or rooster.
• I prefer to high this tater tot casserole with some inexperienced onions or chives, however you can use different recent herbs like cilantro or for a vacation rosemary or thyme.

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