It reminds me of my childhood.

For me, the story is different.

Suffice it to say, casseroles were rarely on the menuthey were reserved for holidays, if at all.

Classic Tater Tot Hotdish in a baking dish with one scoop removed

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I very clearly remember my first taste of Tater Tot hotdish.

What Is Hotdish?

Tater Tot hotdish is one of the most well-known types of hotdish, especially in Minnesota.

A serving of Classic Tater Tot Hotdish on a plate with a fork and napkin and a small dish of ketchup

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Second, that Tater Tot hotdish is nothing if not a perfectcandidate for variation.

Continue to cook until theres no longer any pink meat visible, about 8 minutes.

Let cool slightly before serving with ketchup, if desired.

hand with wooden spoon scooping out some Classic Tater Tot Hotdish out of baking dish

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ground beef cooked in a skillet for Classic Tater Tot Hotdish

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ground beef topped with frozen veggies in a baking dish for Classic Tater Tot Hotdish

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ground beef, vegetables, and soup layered in a baking dish for Classic Tater Tot Hotdish

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baking dish with hotdish layers topped with carefully placed tater tots for Classic Tater Tot Hotdish

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Classic Tater Tot Hotdish

Simply Recipes / Frank Tiu