Cheeseburger Casserole Recipe
Ingredients:
- 2 lb. Ground beef
- 1 onion
- 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
- 1 lb. Velveeta cheese, cubed
- 1.5 cups Milk
- 1 teaspoon Mustard powder
- 1 bag Tater tots
Instructions:
- Preparation:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Grease a baking dish and set aside.
- Cooking Ground Beef and Onion:
- In a skillet, cook finely chopped onion in a small amount of oil until translucent.
- Add the ground beef to the pan and cook until browned, ensuring it's broken into small pieces.
- Stir in the tomato paste and cook for an extra minute.
- Cheese Sauce:
- In a microwave-safe dish, combine the cubed Velveeta cheese and milk.
- Microwave in 1-minute intervals, stirring each time until the cheese is completely melted and the sauce is smooth (note that the sauce will be thin).
- Stir in the mustard powder into the cheese sauce.
- Combine Ingredients:
- Mix the cheese sauce into the cooked ground beef and onion mixture in the skillet until thoroughly combined.
- Assembling the Casserole:
- Transfer the combined mixture into the greased baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- Tater Tot Topping:
- Arrange the tater tots on top of the beef and cheese mixture in an even layer.
- Baking:
- Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for approximately 45 minutes or until the tater tots are golden brown and crispy.
- Serving:
- Take it out of the oven and allow it to cool for a few minutes before serving.
- Serve hot and enjoy your delicious and easy Cheeseburger Casserole!
This straightforward and comforting recipe is perfect for days when you're in the mood for the flavors of a cheeseburger in a convenient casserole form. Enjoy the hearty combination of well-seasoned ground beef, creamy cheese sauce, and crispy tater tots!