Tater tot casserole

Ingredients

• 1 (10-ounce ) can cream of chicken soup
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil
• 1/2 cup of chopped Vidalia or other sweet onion
• 1/4 cup of chopped green bell pepper
• 1 pound of ground beef
• 1 teaspoon of minced garlic
• 1/2 pound of hot italian sausage, cooked and cut into 1/4" pieces
• 1 tablespoon of fresh basil
• 1/2 teaspoon of dried thyme
• 1 cup mixed vegetables (thawed, drained)
• Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
• 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, divided
• 1 pound package of frozen tater tots

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Butter or spray a 9 x 9 inch casserole dish with non-stick spray; set aside. Whisk together the cream soup and milk until well blended; set aside. 

Add olive oil to a large skillet and saute the onion and bell pepper until softened but not browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in the ground beef and brown; drain if needed and return to the skillet. Add the minced garlic, cook and stir another minute. Add in the cooked hot italian sausage. Stir in the basil, thyme, taste and add salt and pepper only as needed. Transfer meat mixture to the prepared casserole dish, top with mixed vegetables and sprinkle with 1/4 cup of the cheddar cheese. Evenly pour the soup mixture over the top. Arrange the tater tots on top and bake uncovered at 350 for 1 hour, or until potatoes are nicely browned and crisp. Remove from oven and sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of shredded cheese on top. Let cool for 5 minutes, then pig out you sexy beast! You deserve it.


Original recipe here.