Cheesy Tater Tot Bake (Print Version)
Layers of cheesy tater tots and beef come together fast in this simple, family favorite meal.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Components
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200 g Cheddar cheese, shredded
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450 g tater tots, keep frozen
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Black pepper, add as you like
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Salt, add as much as you want
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300 g can cream of mushroom soup, condensed
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450 g beef, ground
# Steps:
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Cut straight from the oven while it's still sizzling. Dish it out right away to enjoy all the cheesy goodness.
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Pop the dish on the oven's center rack and bake, uncovered, for anywhere from 30 to 45 minutes. You want those edges bubbling and those tots crunchy and golden.
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Cover those tater tots from edge to edge with Cheddar. No bare spots!
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Pour frozen tater tots on top of everything in the pan. Leave them just as they are—no need to thaw.
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Take the beefy mix and spread it out in a 23×33 cm dish. Make sure it's nice and even across the bottom.
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Turn the heat down a bit. Stir in the mushroom soup, then sprinkle in salt and pepper to your taste. Give it a solid mix so it's all blended well.
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Toss beef into a big skillet over medium-high heat. Crumble it apart as you cook until the beef is all browned, about 7 to 10 minutes.
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Fire up the oven to 175°C and let it warm up while you prep the other parts.
# Notes:
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Keep your tater tots frozen for a crunchier bite when baked.
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Try swapping in ground turkey or go bold with pepper jack cheese for a fun twist.
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Want more veggies? Throw in some frozen green beans, corn, or peas with your beef before baking.