Tater- tot Casserole *Great Freezer Meal*

This recipe comes from my grandmother, Evelyn’s, kitchen. My grandmother is a real southern women, with a southern drawl, with real southern hospitality. She was born and raised in the south. She married my grandfather, and the two moved out to Southern California in the early 50′s to raise their family of three boys. When invited over for dinner, there was always several different foods to choose from at grandma’s.  It was “Big food, Big Company” at grandma’s house. Every Sunday after church, there would be a house full of people. I sat back and took in all her ways. I admire the hard working women she is to this day.  My grandmother is now in her 80′s, there’s still a lot of spunk left in the good ol’ gal. That just totally sounded like I was talking about a dog. I assure you, I didn’t mean it that way. Grandma, says this about herself all the time. Whew, I think I’m safe now, just had to clear that up.

After grandma and grandpa moved out to Southern California, my dad met my mom, got married  and ta da… I was born. I grew up in So. Cal. where everyone cooked with green chilies, so it’s no surprise that my grandmother made her tot casserole with them. I remember grandma doing a lot of cooking with green chilies. I have taken this casserole to many different gatherings and I’m asked for the recipe every time. This is a family favorite in my home. I like to serve this casserole with fresh homemade rolls and a garden salad. When I’m really feeling ambitious, I make several of these tasty casseroles and freeze them for later use. Great freezer meal!

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Tater- tot Casserole *Great Freezer Meal*

 

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Author: Tiffany at My Crowded Kitchen

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 small onion, chopped
• Lawry’s season salt, to taste
• 2 cans, 4 oz. each green chilies
• 1 bag, 16 oz. frozen corn
• 1 can, 14 oz. tomato sauce
• 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 bag, 32 oz. tater tots {I buy store brand}

Instructions

1. In a medium sized pot, cook hamburger, chopped onion and minced garlic; drain off fat. Season to taste with season salt.
2. Add corn, green chili’s and tomato sauce to hamburger; stir.
3. In a 3 qt. baking dish place meat mixture, top meat mixture with cheese then tots.
4. Bake in a preheated 350 degree F. oven for 1 hour or until tots are golden and crisp. Serve

Notes

Note: If freezing for later use, assemble as directed and freeze. DO NOT BAKE! Bring to room temp. bake as directed.

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