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Joe Riddle shares this casserole.
"I made this the other day and it was delicious, especially the second day," Riddle writes.
Tater Tot Casserole
1 pound 70 percent lean ground beef
1 pound 85 percent lean ground beef
2 cups onion, chopped
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 (10 3/4-ounce) cans cream of mushroom soup
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
Salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 (32-ounce) bag tater tots, frozen
Heat oven to 350 degrees.
In large skillet, brown beef, onion and garlic. Drain.
Place beef mixture in greased 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
Sprinkle cheese over browned meat. Mix soup, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper in bowl.
Spread soup mixture over cheese. Top with tater tots.
Bake for 1 hour.
Makes 12 servings.
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Food on 03/11/2015