Tater Tot Hotdish
Savory beef and vegetables under a golden shingled roof of crispy tater tots, Minnesota's most beloved casserole.
Ingredients (serves 6)
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 onion
- 8 oz mushrooms
- 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
- 3 tbsp butter
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups milk
- 1/2 cup beef stock
- 1.5 cups shredded cheddar
- 2 lbs frozen tater tots
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
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Save this recipeInstructions
- 1
Heat oven to 400°F. Dice the onion and chop the mushrooms.
- 2
Brown the ground beef with the onion in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high, about 6 minutes, then add mushrooms and cook 4 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper.
- 3
Push the meat to one side, melt butter in the empty space, stir in flour for 1 minute, then whisk in milk and beef stock. Simmer 3 minutes until thick and creamy.
- 4
Stir in the frozen mixed vegetables and half the cheddar, then spread everything into a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- 5
Arrange the frozen tater tots in tight rows over the top and scatter with remaining cheddar.
- 6
Bake 35 minutes until the tots are deep golden and crisp and the filling bubbles at the edges. Rest 5 minutes before serving.
