Midwest Tater Tot Hotdish

Overview

1. Yields: 6-8 servings
2. Prep time: 20 minutes
3. Cook time: 30-35 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 can (10.75 ounces) cream of mushroom soup
• 1 cup milk
• 1 can (15 ounces) corn, drained
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup shredded Colby cheese
• 1 bag (32 ounces) frozen tater tots

Instructions

1. Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Cook ground beef: Brown ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat. Drain off excess grease.
3. Add vegetables: Stir in chopped onion and cook until softened.
4. Combine ingredients: Add cream of mushroom soup, milk, corn, and shredded cheese to the skillet. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Layer in casserole dish: Spread half of the tater tots in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Pour the meat and cheese mixture over the tater tots. Top with the remaining tater tots.
6. Bake: Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden brown and the casserole is bubbly.
7. Serve: Let cool for 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Tips

• For a spicier hotdish, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce to the meat mixture.
• You can substitute ground beef with ground turkey or ground pork.
• For a creamier hotdish, add an extra can of cream of mushroom soup.
• Serve with a side salad or a fresh loaf of bread.