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    Tater Tot Casserole
    main_dish, dinner
    easy

    Tater Tot Casserole

    A comforting main dish you can make for a weeknight meal.

    Prep Time

    10 min

    Cook Time

    50 min

    Total Time

    60 min

    Servings

    6

    Instructions

    1. Step 1 Preheat your oven to 400 deg F and set the rack in the middle position.
    2. Step 2 In a large nonstick pan, melt the butter over high heat. Add the beef and onions and cook for 8 minutes until the beef is no longer pink and the onions are translucent.
    3. Step 3 Add the garlic and continue cooking for 1 minute.
    4. Step 4 Add the frozen vegetables and cook for 1-2 minutes until they are warm.
    5. Step 5 Add the condensed cream of mushroom soup, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer then remove from the heat. Stir in 1 cup of the cheddar cheese.
    6. Step 6 Transfer the mixture to a 3qt casserole dish. Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top. Add the tater tots in a single layer on top. Bake for 45-50 minutes until the tater tots are browned and the sides are bubbly. Enjoy!

    Ingredients

    • 2 lbs ground beef
    • 1 medium onion
    • 1 tbsp butter
    • 1 tbsp minced garlic
    • 2 cups mixed frozen or canned vegetables
    • 2 (10 ounce) cans condensed cream of mushroom soup
    • 1 tsp salt
    • 2 cups black pepper
    • 1 tsp shredded cheddar cheese
    • 24-32 ounces frozen tater tots (enough to fill the top of the casserole)