MOM'S TATER TOTS CASSEROLE

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My mom had a way with taking inexpensive or left-over meat and cream soups and inventing wonderful casseroles. Here's one of my childhood favorites.

Provided by Karen Hertzberg

Categories     Kid Friendly

Time 1h30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine
1 cup celery, diced
1 small onion, diced (optional)
1 lb ground beef
1 (32 ounce) package frozen tater tots
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup (or cream of chicken soup)
3/4 cup milk
salt & pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In medium skillet over medium heat, sauté celery and onion in butter.
  • Pour into large bowl and set aside (do not add to casserole dish yet).
  • In skillet, brown the beef.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste (I sometimes add a dash of garlic salt).
  • Combine meat with celery and onion mixture.
  • Place 1 layer of Tater Tots in the bottom of a round casserole dish.
  • Top with meat mixture.
  • Add another layer of Tater Tots on top of the meat.
  • In separate bowl, combine soup and milk.
  • Pour soup mixture evenly over top of casserole.
  • Bake at 350° for 1 hour.
  • Cover with foil if Tater Tots get too brown.

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