Tater Tot Casserole IV

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 pound (454 grams) ground pork
• 1 small onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped (1/2 cup)
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped (1/2 cup)
• 1 (10-ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
• 1 (10-ounce) can cream of celery soup
• 1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 (32-ounce) bag frozen tater tots
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

45 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2/5 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large skillet, brown the ground pork over medium heat. Add the onion, green pepper, and red pepper and cook until softened.
3. Stir in the cream of mushroom soup, cream of celery soup, diced tomatoes, oregano, basil, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes, or until heated through.
4. Spread half of the meat mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Top with the frozen tater tots. Spread the remaining meat mixture over the tater tots.
5. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden brown and the casserole is bubbly.
6. Sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese and bake for 5 minutes more, or until the cheese is melted.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 450 per serving (1/8 of casserole)
• Fat: 25 grams
• Carbs: 40 grams
• Protein: 25 grams

Dish Characteristics:

• Cheesy, savory, and satisfying
• Perfect for a hearty American meal
• Can be easily customized with different toppings or vegetables
• Suitable for a crowd of 8 people

User Comments:

• "This casserole is so easy to make and always a hit with my family."
• "I love the combination of ground pork and tater tots. It's a unique and delicious dish."
• "This is a great way to use up leftover ground pork. I always add extra veggies to make it healthier."
• "I've made this casserole several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's perfect for potlucks or casual get-togethers."
• "This is a simple but flavorful dish. I highly recommend it for a quick and satisfying meal."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• If you don't have cream of mushroom soup, you can substitute cream of celery soup or cream of chicken soup.
• You can use any type of ground meat in this recipe, such as beef, turkey, or chicken.
• Be sure to cook the ground meat thoroughly before adding it to the casserole.
• Don't overbake the casserole, as the tater tots will become soggy.
• Let the casserole cool slightly before serving to prevent burns.