Cheesy Bacon Tater Tot Casserole Delight

Ingredients

- 8 slices bacon, chopped
- 1 large onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed mushroom soup
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup corn kernels (frozen or canned)
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 package (32 oz) frozen tater tots
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped chives
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup spicy mayo

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. Cook the Bacon:
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside. Keep 1 tablespoon of bacon drippings in the skillet.

3. Sauté Vegetables and Meat:
Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until the onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Add ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spoon. Cook until browned, about 8-10 minutes.

4. Prepare the Sauce:
In a bowl, combine the mushroom soup, milk, salt, pepper, and hot sauce. Mix until smooth. Pour the mixture into the skillet with the beef and stir to combine. Add corn and chopped spinach, cook until spinach wilts, about 2 minutes.

5. Assemble the Casserole:
In a 9x13-inch baking dish, layer the beef mixture evenly. Sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese. Arrange tater tots in a single layer on top of the cheese.

6. Bake the Casserole:
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes until the tater tots are golden brown and crispy.

7. Prepare the Toppings:
In a small bowl, mix sour cream and spicy mayo. Set aside.

8. Add Final Touches:
Remove the casserole from the oven. Sprinkle with cooked bacon, grated Parmesan cheese, chives, and sliced green onions. Drizzle with sour cream and spicy mayo mixture.

9. Serve:
Allow the casserole to cool slightly before serving. Cut into squares and enjoy!

Preparation & Cooking Times

- Preparation Time: PT20M
20 minutes

- Cooking Time: PT45M
45 minutes

Total Time

- PT1H5M
1 hour 5 minutes

Type of Dish

- Dinner

Keywords

- Tater Tot Casserole
- Cheesy Casserole
- Bacon Recipe
- Ground Beef Casserole
- Oven-Baked Casserole
- Comfort Food
- Easy Dinner Recipe
- Casserole Dish
- Family Meal
- Spinach Casserole

Recipe Yield

- Feeds 4 adults

Calories

- Total Calories: 2540

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