Potato Tot Casserole is usually a favorite when I make it, which has not been too often. This dish begins with a tater tot base.  A burger mixture is then added on top of that. Next is a soup mixture. Finally, it is topped with a good helping of shredded cheddar cheese. This savory comfort food is great for any time, especially cooler evenings. We like to pair it with a steamed vegetable, usually broccoli or california medley.

The Potato tot casserole recipe can be altered, depending on your specific tastes. For example, more or less onion could be used. Fresh onion or dried minced onion are options. Also, more or less cheese could be added. My family prefers less onion and more cheese. I like to use dried minced onion from a spice jar. A fresh chopped sweet onion is a possible substitute for the minced onion. Personally, I prefer to use the dried minced version because I don’t care for the effects of cutting an onion.

More or less tater tots can be added. However, don’t use much more than the recipe calls for. Otherwise the casserole might not cook properly and the first bite would be a mouthful of cold, almost frozen tots, topped with a hot burger mixture.  If there are not enough tater tots, the casserole will be too soupy. The potato soaks up some of the soup mixture, enhancing the taste of each bite.