Tater Tot Bake

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.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 557 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup milk
• 1 onion, chopped
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
• 1 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1 pound ground beef
• ½ (32 ounce) package tater tots

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 4

Bake in preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and slightly brown.