Midwest Tater Tot Hotdish
A Minnesota classic that turns humble ingredients — ground beef, cream of mushroom soup, frozen vegetables, and a crown of tater tots — into pure Midwestern comfort.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs (680g) ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cans (10.5 oz each) cream of mushroom soup
- 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables (corn, peas, green beans, carrots)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 bag (32 oz) frozen tater tots
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
-
1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
-
2
Brown ground beef with onion in a large skillet, breaking it into crumbles. Drain excess fat. Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
-
3
Stir in cream of mushroom soup and frozen vegetables. Spread the mixture evenly in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
-
4
Sprinkle shredded cheese over the meat layer. Arrange tater tots in a single layer on top, covering the entire surface.
-
5
Bake for 40-45 minutes until the tater tots are golden and crispy and the filling is bubbling around the edges. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
