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Church Supper Hot Dish

Church Supper Hot Dish

A classic Midwestern casserole of ground beef, creamy soup base and crispy tater tots baked until golden and bubbly.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Meat Mixture
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 can (10¾ ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 cup milk
Topping
  • 30 ounce frozen tater tots
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided

Method
 

Meat Mixture
  1. In a large skillet, cook ground beef over medium-high heat until no longer pink; drain.
  2. Stir in condensed cream of mushroom soup and milk until smooth.
Assembly & Baking
  1. Spread beef mixture in an ungreased 13×9-inch baking pan; top with tater tots.
  2. Bake at 350°F for 35 minutes or until tots are crisp.
  3. Sprinkle with 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese melts.
  4. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Pat tater tots dry if icy to prevent soggy spots.
Drain ground beef well to avoid a greasy sauce.
Reheat leftovers to an internal temperature of 165°F for food safety.