BEEF AND TATER BAKE

 This is a recipe from a 2010 Simple and Delicious magazine.

4 cups frozen Tater Tots

1 pound ground beef or ground turkey

1 package (16 ounces) frozen chopped broccoli, thawed

1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of broccoli soup, undiluted

1 medium tomato, chopped

1 can (2.8 ounces) French-fried onions, divided

1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese, divided

1/3 cup 2% milk

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

1/8 teaspoon pepper

Preheat oven to 400°. Place Tater Tots in an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in broccoli, soup, tomato, 3/4 cup French-fried onions, 1/2 cup cheese, milk, garlic powder and pepper; heat through. Pour over Tater Tots.

Cover and bake for 20 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining onions and cheese. Bake 5-10 minutes or until cheese is melted. 

Yield: 12 servings.

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