Tater Tot Hotdish
A baked casserole of ground beef, canned or fresh vegetables, and cream soup, topped with a layer of crisped tater tots. It's the quintessential North Dakota potluck and church supper dish.
- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 45 min
- Total
- 65 min
- Servings
- 8
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Calories
- 460 kcal
Equipment
- •9x13-inch baking dish
- •Large skillet
Nutrition
Per serving, approximate
- Calories
- 460 kcal
- fat
- 27
- carbs
- 34
- protein
- 18
- calories
- 460
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- 2
Cook the ground beef and onion in a large skillet until browned, breaking it apart. Drain off the extra fat.
- 3
Stir in the mixed vegetables, cream of mushroom soup, milk, salt, and pepper.
- 4
Spread the beef mixture evenly into the greased baking dish.
- 5
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the beef layer.
- 6
Arrange the frozen tater tots in a single, flat layer on top.
- 7
Bake for 40-45 minutes. The tots should look golden and crisp, and the filling should bubble.
- 8
Let the dish rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Chef's tips
Drain the cooked beef well so the casserole is not greasy. Place the tater tots in a single layer to make them extra crisp.
Storage
Refrigerate covered up to 4 days.
Reheating
Reheat in a 350°F oven, uncovered, for about 20 minutes to keep the tots crisp.
Common mistakes to avoid
- •Not draining the fat from the beef, which makes the dish greasy
- •Covering the dish while it bakes, which makes the tater tots soggy
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