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Ingredients:
- 1 bag of tater tots
- 1 block (16 oz) of Velveeta cheese
- 1 lb (450g) of ground beef
- 1 can (10 oz) of Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies
Instructions:
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (218°C).
- Cook Ground Beef:Â In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until it is browned and fully cooked. Drain off any excess fat.
- Add Rotel:Â Add the can of Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies to the skillet with the cooked ground beef. Stir well and let the mixture simmer for a few minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Prepare Tater Tots:Â Spread the tater tots in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Slice Cheese:Â Slice the block of Velveeta cheese into thin pieces.
- Assemble Casserole:Â Arrange the thin slices of Velveeta cheese over the layer of tater tots. Then, pour the ground beef and Rotel mixture evenly over the cheese and tater tots.
- Bake:Â Place the assembled casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the tater tots are crispy and golden brown.
- Serve:Â Once baked, remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your delicious and easy cheesy tater tot casserole with Rotel ground beef!
Note: Feel free to customize this recipe by adding your favorite toppings such as sliced jalapeños, diced onions, or chopped cilantro for extra flavor and freshness