Tator Tot Casserole w/Bacon
By
Jill Richmond
@Chic
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Slight variations on a very Basic recipe made this one a HUGE hit with my family!! I was instructed to throw the OLD recipe out ... this was the Keeper. Used MINI Tator tots for more "Tot coverage"
I did not add salt ... enough "salty" flavor comes from the bacon.
I did not add salt ... enough "salty" flavor comes from the bacon.
Ingredients
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3 lbground beef
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1 lbbacon, center cut
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1 largeonion, diced
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1 can(s)campbell's cream of chicken soup with herbs
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1 can(s)campbell's cream of mushroom soup with garlic
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1 pkgmini tater tots
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·cheddar or colby-jack cheese (shredded)
How to Make Tator Tot Casserole w/Bacon
- Pre-heat oven to 350.
- Cut Bacon into small pieces.
In a Large Skillet - start to render to ALMOST crisp.
DO NOT DRAIN YET! - Add the Hamburger to the bacon and grease.
Brown the hamburger and finish rendering the bacon.
(oohhh! extra flavor) - OK .... now you can drain. :-)
Please note ... you may have to drain some of the fat in mid browning if there is too much - you decided based on your skillet. - Add the Cream soups.
Please note ... you can use "regular" cream soups but these flavored one Really add to the recipe. - Add 1/2 can water.
Stir completely to be sure soups and meat are completely incorporated. - Pour into a 9x13 glass casserole
Top with Shredded cheese.
Top with tots until completely covered - Bake at 350 until bubbly and the tots are golden brown.
