Peaked And Tweaked Tater Tot Casserole Recipes

TATER TOT CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 400 degrees. Make the creamed soup: In a large pot, melt 6 tablespoons butter over medium-high heat. Add the carrots, celery, half the onion and a pinch of salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, 12 to 15 minutes.
• Stir in the flour and cook for another minute. Add half the milk and cook, stirring, until thickened. Add the remaining milk and cook, stirring, until very thick. Stir in the broth base, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Pour into a heat-safe bowl and set aside.
• Wipe out the pot and set it back over medium-high heat. Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons butter, then add the remaining onion and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring, until soft, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking up with a wooden spoon, until browned. Stir in the peas or corn and season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Using a slotted spoon, drain and discard any excess liquid from the beef mixture. Transfer half the mixture to a 4-quart casserole dish and spread it out evenly. Spread half the creamed soup mixture on top. (It can be tricky to spread the soup over the beef, but it's OK if it gets messy and mixes together a little bit.)
• Add the remaining beef mixture on top in an even layer, and spread the remaining creamed soup mixture on top. Cover with Tater Tots, sprinkle with another pinch of salt and pepper, then with cheese, if using.
• Bake until the tots are golden brown and crispy on top, about 45 minutes. Let cool slightly. Sprinkle with parsley and serve with ketchup, if using.

COWBOY CASSEROLE (TATER TOT CASSEROLE) RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until beef is no longer pink.
• Drain grease, then stir in the corn, soup, 1/2 cup cheese, milk, sour cream, and seasonings.
• Pour beef mixture into a 9 x 13 inch baking pan.
• Top with frozen tater tots (try to keep them in a single layer) and then sprinkle remaining cheese on top.
• Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and tater tots are thoroughly cooked.