WHAT TO SERVE WITH TATER TOT CASSEROLE RECIPES

Steps:

• Saute onion and celery in oil until tender.
• Set aside to cool slightly.
• Scrape into mixing bowl.
• Add soup, garlic powder, pepper, and half and half.
• Mix well.
• Add frozen tater tots (reserve a handful first) and toss well.
• Spray a casserole dish (I use my 13X9 square Pyrex baking dish) with Pam.
• Pour mixture into dish.
• Arrange reserved tots over top.
• Cover with cheese.
• Bake at 350 for 45 to 50 minutes until cheese is melted and just barely starting to brown.
• Cool slightly before serving.

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Remove the tater tots from the freezer to let them thaw slightly while you prepare the filling. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the bacon and cook until golden brown and extra crispy, 6-8 minutes. Remove to a paper towel lined plate and leave the grease in the skillet. Set all of the bacon aside for topping later. 
• Add the onion to the skillet and cook until slightly softened, about 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook 1 more minute. Add the ground beef and break into small pieces with a wooden spoon. Cook the meat until no pink pieces remain, 6-8 minutes. Drain off excess fat or liquid, if you like. Remove skillet from the heat. Stir in the soup, milk, salt and ½ teaspoon black pepper and mix until smooth. Fold in the spinach to wilt slightly, then the corn.
• Sprinkle the cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the casserole. Place the tater tots on top in a single layer, arranging them in concentric circles (or just toss them on and push them very close together.) Sprinkle the top with parmesan cheese and the additional 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper. 
• Bake 30-35 minutes until the tater tots are golden. Remove from the oven and crumble the cooked bacon over top. Let rest 5 minutes. Top with chopped chives or scallions and serve.