Best Casserole Recipe

Best Casserole Recipe: Texas Tater Casserole

Try this easy-to-make tater tot hotdish recipe the next time you’re in the mood for tater tots.

1 pound ground beef
1 cup onion, chopped
½ cup celery, chopped
2 cans (10 ¾ oz. each) condensed cheddar cheese soup
1 (11 oz.) can whole kernel corn with red and green peppers, drained
½ cup picante sauce
2 teaspoons chili powder
¼ teaspoon pepper
1 (16 oz.) package frozen potato nuggets (tater tots)
½ cup shredded taco-seasoned cheese

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Cook beef, onion, celery, and garlic in 10-inch skillet over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes; stirring occasionally; until beef is brown; drain.

Stir soup, corn, picante sauce, chili powder, and pepper into beef mixture. Spoon into ungreased 2 ½-quart casserole dish. Top with potato nuggets.

Bake uncovered 40 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake an additional 5 to 10 minutes or until cheese is melted.