Tater Tot Casserole

This tasty tater tot casserole is a great way to get the kids to eat their broccoli.

Recipe Ingredients:

4 cups tater tots
1 pound ground beef
1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli, thawed
1 (2.5-ounce) can French fried onions - divided use
1 tomato, chopped
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese - divided use
1 (10.75-ounce) can condensed cream of celery soup
2/3 cup milk
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

Cooking Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C).
2. Place potatoes on the bottom and up the sides of a 2 quart casserole dish. Bake uncovered 10 minutes.
3. In a skillet, brown ground beef. Drain.
4. Place beef, broccoli, 1/2 can of onions and tomatoes in the potato shell.
5. In a bowl combine 1 cup cheese, soup, milk, garlic powder and pepper. Pour over beef mixture.
6. Bake covered 25 minutes.
7. Top with remaining 1 cup cheese and 1/2 can of onions.
8. Bake uncovered 3 to 5 minutes, until cheese is melted. Serve hot.

Makes 4 servings.