Crispy Tater Tot Casserole

This is my gram's recipe. Sounds odd, but has a great taste. I love it because it takes only 5 minutes to make and because my kids devour it. (Gotta love tater tots)! It's great served with a green salad or fruit. Great for potlucks too.

• Ready In: 1 hr 35 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs  raw lean ground beef
• 1 (10 1/2ounce) can  condensed cream of mushroom soup
• 2  cups  frozen peas
• 1 1⁄2 lbs  frozen tater tots
• 6 -8  slices American cheese
•  salt and pepper

Directions

1. Lightly grease a 9 x 13 pan (makes cleanup easier).
2. Spread beef in bottom of pan.
3. Salt and pepper.
4. Cover with the can of soup; spread evenly.
5. Layer the frozen peas over the meat and soup.
6. Arrange tater tots in rows over the casserole.
7. Cover and bake at 375 for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
8. Uncover and add slices of American cheese to top of casserole.
9. Bake uncovered for 15- 20 minutes, till cheese is brown and casserole is hot and bubbly.