Tater-Tot Casserole

Sometimes you just need the extreme comfort of a good, easy to throw together, casserole.
This one fits the bill!
It's super-easy to make.
And even easier to eat!

I have never found a man who didn't inhale this dish!

Tater-Tot Casserole
SERVES 4

• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1/2 medium onion, chopped
• 1 (10 1/2 ounce) can condensed cream of celery or cream of chicken soup (undiluted)
• 1 16oz package frozen tater tots
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• salt & pepper
  

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Brown ground beef. season with salt & pepper.
   
3. Add chopped onion, cook until tender.
4. In a casserole dish, combine ground beef mixture & cream soup.
5. Top mixture with tater tots.
   
6. Bake , uncovered, for 30-40 minutes till bubbly and Tots are golden brown.
7. remove from oven & top with cheese, return to oven until melted.
8. Enjoy!
   

TIPS -
This casserole freezes great!
Just put it together then freeze until ready to bake. (adjust cooking times accordingly)

I always double or triple this one! It re-heats beautifully!

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Old Fashioned Corn & Potato Chowder

This chowder is perfect for a chilly night when your looking for something easy to throw together and full of good old fashioned creamy comfort!

Old Fashioned Corn & Potato Chowder
Serves 4-6

Ingredients

3 cups corn (frozen or canned are both work great!)
2 cups potatoes, diced (I prefer red new potatoes, but any work fine)
2 Tablespoons Butter
1/4 cup onion, diced
1/2 - 3/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1 & 1/2 cup HOT water (chicken broth is wonderful too!)
2 cups hot Milk
2 Tablespoons flour, Mixed with 3 Tablespoons cool water.

Sliced Green Onions and Shredded Cheddar Cheese, for garnish.

*Optional and Delicious Add-In's.*
*1 cup Diced, cooked, Ham
*6 slices crisp-cooked bacon, crumbled
*1/8 teaspoon Cayenne pepper (adds a WONDERFUL zing!)

Directions

1.) In a large pot, combine all ingredients EXCEPT milk & Flour/Water.
2.) Cook, over med-high heat until potatoes are fork-tender.
3.) Add Milk and Flour/Water, stirring well.
4.) Bring to a boil. stirring frequently, gently boil for approx 10 minutes, until thickened.
5.) Serve, in bowls, garnished with green onions and cheese.
6.) Enjoy!

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