08/23/2026
Decided to make my tater tots casserole or hotdish if you prefer, with wild rice this afternoon. Josh is already digging in. đŸ˜‚
2lbs of lean ground beef
16oz mixed veggies - frozen
1 can Campbell's Cream of Mushroom
1 can Campbell's Cream of Chicken
1 diced medium yellow onion
3/4 cup wild wild rice
2lbs of tater tots
3 table spoons minced garlic
2 - 3 1/2 cups of shredded cheddar jack or colby jack cheese... more is better.
Salt and pepper to taste
Prepare the wild rice and set aside.
Brown the ground beef with the diced onion and minced garlic. Drain the ground beef and combine well with the soup, mixed veggies, and wild rice. Salt and pepper to taste. Transfer combined ingredients to a 9 x 13 backing pan. Spread evenly. Top with a cup to a cup and a half of the shredded cheese. Then top with the tater tots. Bake at 375 for 60 - 70 minutes or until tots are browned. Then top the tots with another cup and a half to two cups of shredded cheese. Place back in 375 degree oven until cheese is melted and slightly browned if you prefer it more done. The whole process takes about 2 to 3 hours.
