Tater Tot Cheeseburger/Chili Cheeseburger Casserole

Recipe is set for those who prefer mild seasoning and picky eaters. I add onion and larger seasoning portions. If you have an air fryer toss tots in to brown them so they have a crispy exterior before adding to the meat and sauce mix. It helps they keep their shape and less chance of a slightly mushy, but still delicious, casserole.

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F

Step 2

Cook the beef in a skillet with the seasonings over medium high heat until cooked through. Drain if necessary.

Step 3

Take off the heat and mix meat with soup and around 1 to 1.5 soup cans of milk or water. If using chili use a bit less of liquid until you can see how it's coming together. Add more as needed.

Step 4

Mix in drained corn and/or whole can of chili with beans

Step 5

Add most of tater tots to meat and soup mixture. Leave enough tater tots to make a layer on top. Pour the mixture into a 9x13 and spread remaining tots across the top.

Step 6

Cover with foil and bake until sauce is bubbling. Take off foil and return to oven until and tots on top are nicely browned.

Step 7

Add cheese to top. Let it melt back in the oven for a few minutes.