Tim’s Tater Tot Casserole Recipe

Tim Nicklaus, forester and log buyer here at Kretz Lumber Company, says this is one of his favorite fall comfort foods. A midwestern classic, this is Tim’s version.

Ingredients

1-1.5 lbs of ground beef

Small onion, diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 TBSP Worcestershire sauce

1 14.5 oz can green beans, drained (I prefer green beans but if you don’t, pick a different canned vegetable.)

1 10.5 oz can cream of mushroom soup

2 cups shredded cheese (I prefer cheddar)

Frozen tater tots (enough to cover top of casserole)

Salt and pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat over to 375 degrees
2. Grease your baking dish with cooking spray. I usually use a 9-inch rectangle baking dish. 
3. Brown the ground beef. 
4. Add onions and garlic, stirring frequently. 
5. Stir in Worcestershire sauce and salt and pepper to preferred taste
6. Transfer ground beef mixture to baking dish. Spread evenly. 
7. Top with cream of mushroom soup, followed by can of veggies, followed by layer of shredded cheese.
8. Top with tater tots.
9. Bake for 35-40 minutes. You want golden brown tots and melted cheese. 
10. Enjoy!