CHEESEBURGER CASSEROLE WITH TATER TOTS RECIPES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9 x 13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
• In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the pasta according to the package directions for al dente and drain well.
• Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-low heat. Add the onions and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
• Stir in the beef and cook until browned; season with salt and pepper.
• Stir in the tomato paste, then add the tomatoes and mustard. Let the mixture bubble gently until it is slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.
• Toss the meat mixture with the pasta and spread it into the prepared dish.
• Top with the cheddar and bake until the cheese is melted, about 15 minutes. Sprinkle the chopped pickles over the top and serve.

Steps:

• In a small skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until the meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in soup and milk. , Transfer to a shallow 1-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Top with Tater Tots. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.