Tater Tots Pie (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Beef Mix
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12 oz canned corn (liquid included)
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1 cup chopped yellow onions
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1 lb lean ground beef (can swap with ground turkey)
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1/2 tbsp garlic powder
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1/2 tbsp onion powder
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1/2 tsp black pepper
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1/2 tsp table salt
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0.87 oz packet beef gravy mix
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1/2 cup plain water
→ Fluffy Potatoes
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4 oz box of instant mashed potato mix
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2 tbsp butter or margarine
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1 1/2 cups water
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1/2 cup milk
→ Crunchy Topping
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2 cups blend of mozzarella and cheddar cheese, shredded
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28 oz pack of frozen tater tots
# Instructions:
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Set your oven to 425°F to preheat. Heat some margarine or butter in a big skillet over medium heat. Toss in the ground beef and break it into smaller bits as it cooks. When it starts to brown up, add the chopped onions and cook until they're soft and the beef is fully done.
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Add the canned corn with its liquid to the pan. Stir in the water, gravy packet, and all the seasonings—pepper, salt, garlic, and onion powders. Give it a good mix and cook for a few minutes, about 2 or 3.
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Boil 1 1/2 cups of water and the butter in a small pot. Take it off the heat and pour in the mashed potato mix along with the milk. Let it sit for about 60 seconds, then stir until it's nice and smooth.
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Grease a 9x13 baking dish and spread the beef mixture evenly at the bottom. Add a thick layer of mashed potatoes on top and finish with the tater tots, laying them out neatly in one row.
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Slide the dish into the oven and bake for half an hour, or until the tater tots are golden and crunchy. Sprinkle on the shredded cheese and bake for a bit longer—about 4 to 6 minutes—until the cheese melts and gets slightly browned.
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Let the dish rest for a few minutes before dishing it out. It’s ready to enjoy now!
# Notes:
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Use ground chicken or turkey as a lower-fat substitute for the beef.
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Toss in more veggies like peas, green beans, or carrots to make it heartier.
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Assemble the dish ahead of time and refrigerate it. Just add a few extra minutes to the baking time.
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Experiment with cheese varieties like Monterey Jack, Colby Jack, or Pepper Jack for a new twist.