CHEESEBURGER HOT DISH

Tater Tot

What's a tater tot hotdish?

Hotdish is an easy, comfort food meal traditionally served in MN. It has a creamy beef filling topped with crispy tater tots.

Ingredients Needed:

Bacon ∣ Ground Beef Onion ∣ Diced Tomatoes Garlic ∣ Ketchup Mustard ∣ Relish Worcestershire Cheddar Cheese Tater Tots

Cook Bacon

1

In a skillet cook chopped bacon until crisp. Set aside.

Brown beef

2

Add ground beef and onion to the skillet. Add garlic and drain grease, if necessary.

COMBINE

3

Add half the cooked bacon, tomatoes, ketchup, mustard, relish, worcestershire, and 1 cup of cheese.

tots & Bake

4

Dump the mixture in a 9X13 casserole dish. Place the tater tots on top. Bake for 45 minutes. Top with additional cheese, bacon, & bake 5 min.

Best tips and tricks!

For extra crispy tots, broil 1-2 mins before adding the cheese to melt. Arrange the tots in a single layer. Use freshly grated cheese, rather than pre-shredded. Sharp cheddar gives a more enhanced cheese flavor!

Make-Ahead Freezer meal

Prepare dish and assemble. Cover with foil and freeze up to 4 months. When ready to bake, remove foil and add 30 minutes to baking time.

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