Twisted Tater Tot Casserole Recipe

Ingredients

1 lb very lean ground beef (at least 85% lean)
1 can cream of mushroom soup (low-fat preferred, but not necessary)
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
1/4 cup diced green bell pepper
6 strips cooked bacon, crumbled
1/2 cup french fried onions (such as French's)
2 cups potato "crowns" or regular tater tots

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Press ground beef into a 11 x 7-inch deep baking dish. Spread the potato crowns evenly on top of the ground beef. Pour the soup over the potato crowns. Sprinkle the diced bell peppers, bacon and french fried onions on top of the soup. Distribute one cup of the cheese on top.

Bake at 350 degrees. Bake for 20 minutes. Remove from oven and stir the casserole, breaking meat into chunks. Add the rest of the cheese and cook for an additional 20-30 minutes.