Tater Tot Casserole

Cornbread

This kid-friendly ground beef casserole goes from kitchen to table in 35 minutes. Crispy bites of potato form a crust on this ground beef, green bean and creamy gravy dinner classic.

Tater Tot Casserole Ingredients:

1 pound ground beef
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
1 cup whole milk
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
¹/₂ teaspoon pepper
1 (14.5 ounce) can French style green beans
1 (32 ounce) package tater tots

 

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

2. In a large skillet over high heat, brown the ground beef and drain fat.

3. Stir in condensed cream of mushroom soup, condensed cream of chicken soup, milk, garlic powder, salt, pepper and green beans.

4. Pour the mixture into a medium-sized casserole dish and layer with the tater tots.

5. Bake in preheated oven for about 30 minutes, or until tater tots are browned and crispy.

 

Cornbread Ingredients:

1½ cups cornmeal
2½ cups milk
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 Tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
⅔ cup white sugar
2 eggs
½ cup vegetable oil

 

Directions:
 
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

2. In a small bowl, combine corn meal and milk; let stand for 5 minutes.

3. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt and sugar.

4. Mix in the cornmeal mixture, eggs and oil until smooth. Pour batter into prepared 13×9 inch pan.

5. Bake in preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a knife inserted into the center of the cornbread comes out clean.