TATER TOT CASSEROLE WITH BACON

Tater Tot Casserole With Bacon image

Provided by Jill Richmond

Time 1h45m

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 lb ground beef
1 lb bacon, center cut
1 large onion, diced
1 can(s) Campbell's cream of chicken soup with herbs (10.5 oz)
1 can(s) Campbell's cream of mushroom soup with garlic (10.5 oz)
1/2 can(s) water (use soup cans)
1 pkg mini tater tots
cheddar or colby-jack cheese (shredded)

Steps:

1. Pre-heat oven to 350.
2. Cut bacon into small pieces. In a large skillet, start to render to ALMOST crisp. Do not drain yet.
3. Add the hamburger to the bacon and grease. Brown the hamburger and finish rendering the bacon. (oohhh! extra flavor)
4. OK .... now you can drain. :-) Please note ... you may have to drain some of the fat in mid-browning if it is too much - you decided based on your skillet.
5. Add the cream soups. Please note ... you can use "regular" cream soups but these flavored ones really add to the recipe.
6. Add 1/2 can water. Stir completely to be sure soups and meat are completely incorporated.
7. Pour into a 9x13 glass casserole dish. Top with shredded cheese.
8. Top with tots until completely covered.
9. Bake at 350 until bubbly and the tots are golden brown.