Cheesy Tater Tot Casserole (Printable Version)

# What You'll Need:

→ Main Components

01 - 900 g frozen tater tots
02 - 500 g ground beef
03 - 1 medium yellow onion, diced
04 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
05 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
06 - 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
07 - 300 g canned cream of mushroom soup
08 - 300 g canned cheddar cheese soup
09 - 285 g canned corn, drained
10 - 200 g shredded cheddar cheese

# Step-by-Step Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 175°C. Arrange frozen tater tots in a single layer in a 33x23 cm baking dish and bake for 20 minutes to achieve crispiness.
02 - While tater tots are baking, cook ground beef and diced yellow onion in a large skillet over medium heat until the meat is fully browned and no pink remains.
03 - Drain excess fat from the skillet, then season the beef and onion with onion powder, garlic powder, and black pepper. Stir well to incorporate.
04 - Add cream of mushroom soup, cheddar cheese soup, and drained corn to the skillet. Stir until the mixture is thoroughly combined and heated through.
05 - Remove baked tater tots from the casserole dish. Transfer the beef mixture evenly into the dish, then arrange the tater tots in a single layer on top.
06 - Evenly sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the tater tots. Bake for an additional 20 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the surface is golden brown.
07 - Allow the casserole to cool for 10 minutes before serving.

# Helpful Notes:

01 - Bake the tater tots prior to assembling for a crispier texture in the finished dish.
02 - Substitute cream of chicken soup if cream of mushroom is unavailable.
03 - Green beans or diced bell pepper can be added for additional flavor and vegetables.
04 - For a creamier consistency, add a few tablespoons of sour cream to the filling.

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