📍 Minnesota
Tater tot hotdish
A baked casserole of ground beef, vegetables, and cream, topped with a golden layer of tater tots.
- Preparation
- 20 min
- Cooking
- 50 min
- Waiting and resting
- 0 min
History
The 'hotdish' is Minnesota's quintessential community casserole, popular at church suppers and family gatherings since the mid-20th century. It combines protein, vegetables, a canned cream soup as a base, and a crispy topping; the tater tot version is the most beloved and the cheapest to make for a crowd.
Ingredients
Preparation
- 1
Brown the beef with the onion and season; drain the excess fat.
- 2
Mix the beef with the vegetables, cream of mushroom soup, and milk in a baking dish.
- 3
Arrange the tater tots to cover the whole surface in a single layer.
- 4
Bake at 190°C for about 40 minutes until the tots turn golden.
- 5
Sprinkle with the cheese and bake another 10 minutes until it melts.
Cooking tips
- Arrange frozen potato pieces in a single layer and check 74 °C at the center of the casserole.
References to consult
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