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Tater Tot Hotdish (Casserole)

a baking pan of tater tot casserole with cheese topping
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This tater tot casserole, also known as tater tot hotdish, is an easy-to-make dish that your family and friends will request again and again. It’s a sure family dinner winner!

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
  • 1/2 cup frozen corn kernels
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 can cream of mushroom
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
  • 16 ounces tater tots
  • 2 green onions, sliced, for garnish, optional
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley, for garnish, optional

Instructions

  1. Heat the oven to 375 F. Lightly butter a 1 1/2-quart or casserole or spray it with cooking spray.
  2. Put the peas and carrots and corn in a colander and thaw under cool running water. Set aside.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  4. Add the beef to the skillet; break it up with a spatula and season lightly with kosher salt and pepper. Let the beef cook for 4 minutes without disturbing, then add the onions, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic powder. Continue to cook, stirring, until the onions are translucent and the beef is no longer pink, about 4 to 5 minutes. Drain to remove the excess fat.
  5. Add the peas and carrots, corn, cream of mushroom soup, and milk to the beef mixture in the skillet and continue to cook until hot and bubbling. Reserve 1/2 cup of cheese for the topping and add the remaining cheese to the beef mixture. Stir until the mixture is simmering and the cheese is melted. Taste and adjust the seasonings with additional salt and pepper, as needed.
  6. Pour the meat and vegetable mixture into the prepared baking dish.
  7. Top with the frozen tater tots and bake for 35 to 40 minutes. Top with the remaining 1/2 cup of cheese and bake until the cheese is melted, about 5 minutes longer.
  8. Serve with a topping of sliced green onions or parsley, if desired.

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