Tater Tot Casserole
This casserole is a total guilty pleasure. If you're trying to lighten it up, ground turkey or chicken would be a delicious swap out for the beef. If you're really being good (we're impressed!) top the casserole with zucchini tater tots in place of the potato variety.
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extra-virgin olive oil
medium yellow onion, diced
cloves garlic, minced
ground beef
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
cayenne
all-purpose flour
low-sodium chicken broth
grated cheddar, divided
frozen peas
frozen corn
frozen tater tots
slices cooked bacon, cut into 1/2" strips
Thinly sliced scallions, for garnish
- Preheat oven to 425º. In a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil. Add onions and cook until softened, 3 minutes, then add garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute more. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add ground beef and break up with a wooden spoon. Cook until no pink remains, 6 minutes. Drain fat from skillet and return to heat.
- Add cayenne and flour and stir for 1 minute. Pour in broth, then bring to a boil and simmer for 2 minutes. Fold in 1 cup cheese, peas, and corn.
- Transfer meat mixture to a 9"-x-13" baking dish. Top with remaining 1 cup cheese and scatter tater tots and bacon in a single layer over the beef filling. Bake until cheese is melted and tots are golden, 27 to 30 minutes.
- Let rest for 2 to 3 minutes and garnish with scallions before serving.
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