Tater Tot Casserole – A Lovely Mess

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 fundamental, straightforward to like components. Plus, this dish works for a lot of events. Personally, I like this as a part of an enormous household breakfast served alongside eggs and perhaps one thing candy (like sticky buns or cinnamon rolls), but it surely might work simply in addition to a essential course or aspect dish at a potluck or vacation meal.

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

Associated: Subsequent up, strive 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 basically 5 fundamental components, however I’ll share a number 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 may be barely undercooked at this stage, so don’t overcook it, as it can bake within the oven for an additional 35 minutes.

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

Now assemble the casserole. Frivolously 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 beneath shall be effervescent. High with chives or different recent herbs and serve heat.

Ideas for Making

• Typically, I add extra seasoning to the meat as I brown it, only for added taste. Some good additions embrace: chili powder, cayenne, Italian seasoning, onion powder, or different spices you might love.
• If you wish to scale back the quantity of fats on this casserole, you may swap the bottom beef for a floor turkey or hen.
• I wish to prime this tater tot casserole with some inexperienced onions or chives, however you may use different recent herbs like cilantro or for a vacation rosemary or thyme.

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