SLOPPY JOE TATER TOT CASSEROLE

By RoketJSquerl

Ingredients

• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1/2 sweet onion, diced
• 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 can (15 oz.) corn, drained
• 1 can (24 oz.) Sloppy Joe sauce
• 4 tablespoons cream cheese
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded and divided
• 32 oz. frozen tater tots

Preparation

Step 1

Over medium high heat, brown beef until cooked. Drain any fat and remove and set aside
In the same pan, saute onions and garlic until translucent
Add red bell pepper and corn and cook until soft
Add beef, Sloppy Joe sauce, cream cheese, paprika and salt and pepper to taste. Stir to combine
Simmer over medium low heat for 5 minutes
Pour the beef mixture in a 9x13 baking dish and spread evenly
Top with a layer of 1 cup of cheese
Arrange tater tots and sprinkle with remaining cheese
Bake at 450 degrees F for 20 minutes or until the tater tots are crispy and golden
Dish and serve hot