Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
1/3 cup diced sweet onion
2/3 cup ketchup
2 Tablespoons yellow mustard
2 Tablespoons dill pickle relish
2 Tablespoons butter
2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups milk
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups Cheddar Shredded Cheese, divided for insude and on top
32 ounce bag Tater Tots
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a casserole dish with non stick spray.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef and onion until beef is brown; drain.
- Stir in ketchup, mustard and relish. Add salt and pepper to taste. Spoon mixture into casserole dish and smooth into an even layer.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter completely. Slowly whisk in the flour until smooth. Keep whisking for another minute or 2.
- Slowly whisk in the milk, stirring until fully combined. Keep whisking until the sauce is thick and bubbling; about 5 minutes. Add in salt and pepper.
- Remove from heat and stir in 1 1/2 cups of cheese until it is completely melted and smooth.
- Evenly pour the sauce over the meat mixture. Arrange the frozen tater tots on top in an even layer over the cheese sauce.
- Bake for 35 minutes. Remove from oven and sprinkle remaining cheese over the tots. Return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.