TOO HOT TO TOT! TATER TOT HOTDISH

Too Hot to Tot! Tater Tot Hotdish image

Provided by Barbara Kavorkian

Categories Soups

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 14

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1 lb hamburger, ground Italian sausage or ground turkey, or mixture
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 medium bell pepper (green, yellow or red, or combo), diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 dash(es) each of onion powder and garlic powder
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce, low sodium
1/2 pkg tater tots (32oz) or enough to make one layer on top
1 can(s) cream of mushroom soup low sodium (condensed), 10.75 oz
1/2 c milk
1/4 c low-fat sour cream
1/2 can(s) corn kernels, low sodium, drained (could also use canned green beans, low sodium)
1 dash(es) seasoned salt and pepper
1 1/2 c shredded colby jack cheese, or your favorite blend
1-2 dash(es) beef bouillon granules

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350° F (175 degrees C).
2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef with the onions, peppers, garlic, onion and garlic powder, and Worcestershire sauce. Drain excess fat, and season with a dash of seasoned salt and pepper to taste. Seasoned salt and pepper will also be used on top, so do not over season.
3. In a small bowl, stir the soup and sour cream into the milk until smooth. Sprinkle a dash or so of beef bouillon into this and whisk to blend. Pour into meat mixture to heat through.
4. Spread the beef mixture evenly over the bottom of a 2 quart casserole dish. Sprinkle corn on top of the meat mixture and sprinkle half of the cheese.
5. Arrange tater tots evenly on top and sprinkle a little seasoning salt and pepper on top of the tots. Sprinkle remaining cheese evenly over the top.
6. Bake in preheated oven covered for 40 minutes. Uncover and continue to cook for an additional 10-15 min, until cheese is bubbly and slightly brown. Tots should be slightly crunchy.