Tater Tot Bake
Description
A lickety-split version of that ever-popular standby, shepherd's pie. Seasoned ground beef and onions are sauteed, layered in a casserole with potatoes, topped with condensed cream of mushroom soup, sprinkled with cheese and baked.
Ingredients
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1 pound ground beef
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1 onion, chopped
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salt and pepper to taste
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1/2 (32 ounce) package tater tots
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1 (10 3/4 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
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1/2 cup milk
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1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
Directions
1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef with the onions. Drain excess fat, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
3
Spread the beef mixture evenly over the bottom of a 2 quart casserole dish. Arrange tater tots evenly over beef layer. In a small bowl, stir the soup into the milk until smooth; pour over tater tot and beef layers. Sprinkle Cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
4
Bake in preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and slightly brown.