Tater Tot Casserole

This recipe is a modification from one I found on allrecipes.com.  I modified it to make it a complete meal that quickly became a family favorite.


1 (32 oz) package frozen potato rounds
1 (16 oz) container sour cream
1-2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (as desired)
1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 lb ground beef
1 (6 oz) can French-fried onions


Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  
Grease 9x13 inch baking dish.
Brown ground beef in skillet and drain if necessary.
Arrange tater tots in the prepared baking dish.
In a mixing bowl, combine sour cream, cheese and mushroom soup.  
Add browned ground beef to mixture.
Spread mixture over top of tater tots.  
Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.
Remove from oven and sprinkle French-fried onions on top of casserole and bake another 10-15 minutes.


I like to top mine with a little ketchup.


I have found that if I am short or out of sour cream an additional cream of mushroom soup and a little milk will also work well.  I have also frozen leftovers for use at a later date.