Reviewed: Oct. 18, 2009

I have never made tater tot casserole before, but I decided to try it for a quick and yummy dish! With some modifications this dish was delicious! Even my 21 month old twins loved it. I Cooked the meat with the onion, garlic, and a little bit of paprika. Then when I got to the soup layer I added a little bit more garlic powder and a little but of pepper. My family loves garlic so it made it tasty for us! Then I salted the tator tots just a little and it was great!

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Reviewed: Oct. 11, 2009

KID FRIENDLY! This was good but I did add some seasonings to the browned meat. I also used a can of cream of mushroom soup with roasted garlic and one can of cream of chicken soup. I used a 1 12 oz bag of mixed veggies which was about 2 cups and used crispy rounds instead of tater tots. It was just what I was looking for. I had something like this when I was a kid and had been wanting to make it for my girls, 3 and 1. Both girls loved it and I liked that it had veggies as opposed to other tater tot casseroles I have found. It was easy to make. I will deffinately make again.

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Reviewed: Sep. 27, 2009

Used other reviewers advice and browned the meat with onion and some minced garlic before baking. I also used two cans french cut green beans, and two cans cream of mushroom soup. Instead of using mixed frozen veggiess and the cream of chicken. Everyone loved it!

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CindiZR

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Home Town: Puyallup, Washington, USA

Living In: Roy, Washington, USA

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Reviewed: Sep. 1, 2009

This is really a great recipe to take care of things in our freezer that need to be used! I substituted frozen meatballs for the meat, and added spices and Campbell's Cheddar Cheese and Creamy Mushroom soups, and also added milk and shredded cheddar as suggested by another review. Threw in some mixed veggies right before I topped it with the tater tots, and it was great! Speedy to make too!

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Annette

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Reviewed: Jul. 27, 2009

Great recipe! I used some of the reviewers suggestions and added the soup mix in with the pre-browned hamburger. This was very easy to make. I prepared the meat the night before so I wasn't in the kitchen the entire time my company was visiting. I will be making this again!

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Reviewed: Jul. 20, 2009

Kick everything up a notch!!!!!!!!!!!! I originally got this recipe from the Duggars website. I knew when I looked at it, it needed seasoning etc. I added a layer of cheese on top of the broccoli( I decided not to use multiple veggies as it would get soggy). I also added shredded carrots and a dash of crumbled bacon that I had from the morning. After the layer of cheese I then added the tator tots. I used 3/4 of evaporated milk as well as cream of mushroom/cream of chicken soup. The next time I will use 2 cans of cream of mushroom soup- just a preference. I sauteed onions w/ garlic, onion powder and some seasoning salt. You can look at this recipe and know it needs some flavor and I am glad I kicked it up a notch.

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alaskajamaica

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Reviewed: Jun. 30, 2009

I didnt think it was to bad myself.. I Took alot of the others reviews. My family didnt care for it.I Dont think I will make it again.

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Christal

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Reviewed: May 27, 2009

I seasoned the meat with garlic powder, salt and pepper. I used one can cream of chicken soup and one can cheddar soup. I did not include the vegetables in this recipe. It was a good recipe, and it would be easy to change up with different seasonings and soup mixes. I also made this with ground turkey meat, which I seasoned and cooked prior to putting in the baking dish.

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LibDemJenn

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Living In: Houston, Texas, USA

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Reviewed: May 16, 2009

At first I was a little weary about adding raw beef to the casserole, however that is what I did and with just a few more minutes than the recommended time the beef was perfectly fine. I did make a few alterations to my version of this casserole. Due to the reviews I did add a healthy amount of seasoning to my beef as well as 2 medium cloves of garlic mixed with the onion. Since I did not realize the recipe called for a 19 oz can of chicken soup I added a can of milk to the regular size can. I also added a light amount of butter to the layer of vegetables, added the tater tots, and baked for about an hour and 10 minutes. In the last 5 minutes I did add shredded cheddar cheese to the top of the tater tots as well. With these few modifications this recipe was definitely a keeper, even my picky husband really enjoyed this dish!

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Jada Girl

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Reviewed: May 9, 2009

Husband raved about this recipe! I cooked the hamburger and onion beforehand. I did as a reviewer suggested and mixed together a can of cream of mushroom with a can of cheese soup. I also added shredded cheese on top! Very good!!!

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Tina

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Reviewed: Mar. 22, 2009

I didn't do anything but follow this recipie then read reviews which made me worry. I turned the heat up when it was half way done and it doesn't hurt to use a rack on the bottom. Remember to cover it so it won't burn. I added a personal touch five minutes befor it was done...I used garlic seasoning and mild chedder cheese over the tater tots when they were bubbly then coeked for the rest of the hour uncovered. This helped a lot and it was actually very, very good.

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Jill S. Krahling

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Reviewed: Mar. 11, 2009

Good basic recipe but needs some jazzing up. I have made several times and these are the tweeks that made us all go YUM!!!Brown the hamburger with onion and garlic, use 1 can cheese soup and 1 can cream of mushroom (or cream of chicken), season the veggie/soup mix with some garlic and onion powder, Layer as directed but add a layer of cheddar cheese on top of the veggie layer and below the tot layer. Lightly season the tots with season'd salt. Serve wtih Franks Red Hot Sauce- oh so good!

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Lizzy

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Reviewed: Dec. 25, 2008

This is great on any day! I brown the beef first with garlic and onion. While that's browning, I mix the frozen veggies with a can of cream of mushroom, and a can of cream of celery. After draining the grease from the beef, I add it to the soups/veggies and stir all together. I then top with the tater tots, bake until the tots are a bit crispy on top.

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Amy Luu

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Reviewed: Dec. 20, 2008

This was good, but I will make adjustments with the recipe. Such as four cups of frozen vegies was a bit much. I think two to two and a half cups would be better for this recipe. And instead of the one can of 19 ounce can of cream of chicken, I will use two 10.5 ounce cans. It's just a couple more ounces, but do believe that will make a big difference. In all though, it was really good.

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Josh

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Reviewed: Nov. 25, 2008

My family absolutely loves this, I however, add some cheese and garlic for a little extra flavor.

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Reviewed: Nov. 16, 2008

Pretty good - perfect for a cold New England night! I browned the hamburg with onion and garlic powder, and added frozen broccoli, carrots and cauliflower. Also sprinkled with a little cheddar cheese. Yummm!

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Reviewed: Nov. 8, 2008

My husband loved this recipe. I read several reviews before making it about "adding flavor" so I sauted onion and celery in a pan before adding the ground beef. I also seasoned the beef with lawry's salt while browning. Instead of using just cream of chicken soup, I used one small can of cream of chicken with herbs and one small can of cream of mushroom and added a layer of shredded cheddar cheese before layering the tots on top. Also, instead of using frozen veggies, I just dumped in a can each of green beans, corn and peas. It turned out great.

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Reviewed: Nov. 8, 2008

I took some of the suggestions; 1. browned the meat with garlic and onions. 2. added a can of cheddar cheese soup. My husband and I both thought this dish was bland. I'd definitely recommend spicing up the meat and adding real cheese.

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Tracey

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Reviewed: Oct. 23, 2008

My grandma makes a similar recipe and I was excited to make this for my niece. This recipe is great because you can really improvise as you go. I used a pound of ground beef and a pound of ground turkey. I browned the meat with a whole white onion then placed ingredients in a bowl and mixed with 3/4 a large can of cream of chicken which I thinned out with milk and the mixed vegetables. I added all the ingredients to the pan then place a layer of shredded cheddar cheese over the top then added the remainder of the soup which I then placed the frozen tater tots on the top. I use and electric oven and found that I needed to let it cook for the full hour and 15 minutes. My 5 year old niece loved the dish of course when I asked her she said she liked the top the best.

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lemmon

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Reviewed: Oct. 21, 2008

i made this one for the guys and used their ground venison/pork mixture. couldnt even tell it wasnt beef. i browned the meat, mixed all ingredients together i pan. put mixture in baking dish, topped w/ some cheddar and tots. turned out pretty good. no exactly the healthiest, but the guys liked it! also, i used cream of mushroom instead. and actually the last time i made this i must have accidentally bought cream of celery, and it turned out just as good w/ that.

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