How to Make Tator Tot Casserole

Tator tot casserole is comfort food at its best. It is a quick and easy way to get dinner on the table in a flash. Since it is made with inexpensive ingredients, many of which you probably already have on hand, tator tot casserole is the perfect choice for a fast weeknight dinner or a welcome addition at any potluck social function.

Things You'll Need

• 1 1/2 lbs ground beef
• 1/2 cup chopped onions
• 1 can condensed cream of celery or cream of mushroom soup (depending on personal preference)
• 1 small package frozen tator tots
• Salt
• Pepper
• 2 quart baking dish

Instructions

1. Cook ground beef and chopped onions in a skillet on the stovetop until beef is browned and onions are translucent.

2. Drain excess fat from ground beef and onion mixture.

3. Season mixture with salt and pepper to taste.

4. Mix undiluted soup into meat mixture.

5. Spread meat mixture into a greased 2 quart casserole dish.

6. Place a single layer of frozen tator tots on top of meat mixture.

7. Bake tator tot casserole at 400 for 45 minutes or until hot.

8. Enjoy tator tot casserole with a green salad and crusty bread for a well balanced dinner.

Tips & Warnings

• Tator tot casserole should feed a family of 4-5 hearty eaters.