How To Make the Easiest Tater Tot Casserole

by MEGHAN SPLAWN

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Tater tot casserole is the best hearty meal you aren’t making yet. The Midwestern casserole provides the unbeatable satisfaction of crispy tater tots layered over a creamy, beefy filling studded with sweet and tender vegetables. Here’s how to make it.

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Heat the oven and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.

STEP 1

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Melt the butter in a skillet, add the beef and cook until browned.

STEP 2

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Season the beef and add the flour. 

STEP 3

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Add the vegetables and broth. Then, add milk and remove from the heat. 

STEP 4

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Transfer the beef mixture to the prepared baking dish and smooth into an even layer. Top with the tater tots. 

STEP 5

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Bake for 40 to 45 minutes until the tots are browned and the filling is bubbly

STEP 6

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Cool the casserole for 15 minutes before topping with scallions or parsley and serving.

STEP 7

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Get all the recipe details at thekitchn.com