#4 On The Amazingly Good Recipes List

When you think tater tots, you may immediately think of kid food. But this is a meal hearty enough for even the hungriest adults.

Full of ground beef, bacon, lots of cheese, and a creamy, tangy sauce holding it all together, you won’t feel as though you’re eating from the kids’ table. In fact, you may not be inclined to share! This bakes up in any kind of dish you may have around, just adjust the times for a deeper casserole dish. Or grab a few foil pans to take this recipe to a party or event. Just two steps is all it takes to be enjoying a delicious meal.

Ingredients:

1-1/2 pounds ground beef

1 (3-oz) package real bacon bits

2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

1 (32-oz) package frozen tater tots

1 (10.75-oz) can condensed cheddar cheese soup

16-oz sour cream

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly spray a 9×13-inch pan with cooking spray. Set aside.

Cook ground beef in a large skillet until no longer pink. Drain fat.

In a large bowl, combine cooked beef, bacon bits, cheddar cheese, tater tots, cheese soup and sour cream. Mix until thoroughly combined.

Spread mixture into prepared pan.

Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, until bubbly.

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Quick Tip:  This casserole can be made ahead of time and frozen. Just pop the mixed casserole back into the freezer before the tater tots have a chance to thaw, and you’ll avoid soggy potatoes.