Tater Tot Casserole

cream of mushroom soup

🥗Healthier: homemade mushroom sauce

💰Cheaper: cream of chicken soup

Homemade sauce can be lower in sodium and preservatives.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: American cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories while still melting well.

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork can be less expensive.

frozen mixed vegetables

🥗Healthier: fresh vegetables

💰Cheaper: canned vegetables

Fresh vegetables can enhance flavor and nutrition.

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes.

Drain excess fat from the cooked beef and return to the skillet.

Add chopped onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in cream of mushroom soup, milk, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

Fold in frozen mixed vegetables and mix until evenly distributed.

Transfer beef mixture to a greased baking dish, spreading it evenly.

Layer tater tots on top of the beef mixture in a single layer.

Sprinkle cheddar cheese over the tater tots evenly.

Bake in preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, until tater tots are golden brown and cheese is bubbly.

Remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.

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