Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Tater Tot Casserole


Okay, so this week I decided to do a little throw back to some old school recipes. Nothing fancy or gourmet. Just yummy, soul satisfying food. Today, Tater Tot Casserole. Yum! Simple, sassy and satisfying! Ha!! Notice I did not say healthy. LOL! If you like meat and potatoes, then I bet you will like this. Here ya go!

Tater Tot Casserole:
serves 4-6

1 Bag frozen Tater Tots 32oz
1 1/2-2lbs ground beef
1 small onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 can Fiesta Nacho Cheese Soup
1 can Cream of Mushroom Soup
1 can Rotel tomatoes
Worcestershire sauce (to taste)
salt and pepper
2c. Shredded cheddar or pepper jack cheese

Heat oven and cook Tater tots according to package directions. While they are baking, brown your ground beef over medium heat, and add in your onion and garlic. Cook until beef is browned and cooked through, and onions are tender. Season the meat to taste with Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper. Stir in the soups and Rotel and let simmer while the Tots are cooking. When the Tots are done baking remove from oven and reduce heat to 350. Spray a 9x9" pan with nonstick spray and line the bottom with tots to make a nice crust. Pour in your beef mixture over the tots, and cover with remaining tots. Top with the cheddar cheese and bake for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly. I garnished mine with some sliced scallions and served with a side of salsa.

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