Tater-Tot Tastic Casserole

OH JEEEZ, Wisconsin is known for several things... The Packers, hats that look like cheese, friendly people with fabulous accents, drinking copious amounts of alcohol and ‘Casseroles.’  You know what I mean.  Those delicious hot dishes that are usually overflowing with butter, cheese and cream of whatever soup.  This stupid recipe brings pretty much everyone to their knees, especially men who seem unable to control themselves from slinking back into the kitchen for a second helping.....it's my first recipe for you... 


Let’s go right in for the kill.... 


 

Tater Tot Casserole

Ingredients:

1# Ground Beef (preferably organic, grassfed)
1 bag Tots
1 small can Cream of Mushroom Soup
1/4 C Milk
1/2 bag skinny frozen Green Beans
1 small Onion
1 C sliced Baby Portabella Mushrooms
3-4 cloves of Garlic, Minced
Salt / Pepper
Sriracha
Shredded Cheddar

Preheat oven to 400 Degrees.  In a Large sized pan, sautee the beef until half way cooked.  Add Mushrooms, Onion and Garlic.  Cook until beef is completely brown.  Drain beef.  Add soup, milk, green beans and a couple handfuls of tots.  Salt and Pepper to taste.  Squirt in some Sriracha to taste.  Pour into large, GREASED casserole dish.  Cover mixture with a layer of shredded cheese, and cover the cheese with a layer of unbaked tater tots.  Place in oven on center rack, uncovered, for about 60 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly and tots are golden brown.  Serves 3(ish)  

Enjoy that Garlic Breath!!
**Tip:  I recommend putting a cookie sheet on the rack under the casserole while it bakes, in case you have any gooey cheesy spillage.