Hotdish: A Minnesota classic
Prep time 5 minutes | Cooking time 1 hour
Serves: 8 Minnesotans
Hotdish is to Minnesota as granola is to organic. This is a tried and true recipe that is perfect and simple for your next family meal. Vegetarian? Substitute one of several meat alternative crumbles in the freezer cases.
Ingredients:
•1 lb ground beef
•1 medium onion, chopped
•1 10 3/4 oz can cream of mushroom soup (use a low-sodium version for a healthier option)
•1 10 3/4 oz can cream of chicken soup (use a low-sodium version for a healthier option)
•1/2 cup milk
•1 16 oz package frozen mixed vegetables
•1 16 oz package frozen tater tots
•1 1/2 cups cheddar jack
Directions:
• Brown the ground beef with the onion; drain off any fat.
• Stir in the soups, milk, and the vegetables.
• Transfer the mixture to a 9 x 13" baking dish. Arrange the tater tots on top.
• Bake in a preheated 350° oven for about 30 minutes, or until the mixture is bubbly and the tater tots are brown and crisp.
• Sprinkle the cheese over the tater tots, return the dish to the oven, and bake an additional 10-15 minutes or until the cheese is melted.