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A hearty baked casserole with juicy meatloaf, crisp tater tots, and layers of melted cheddar.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lb ground beef (80/20)
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 eggs, room temperature
  • 0.5 cup ketchup
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 32 oz frozen tater tots
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch

Equipment

  • Baking dish
  • mixing bowl
  • Skillet

Method
 

  1. Reduce ketchup and Worcestershire sauce in a saucepan for 3 minutes.
  2. Mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, eggs, and reduced sauce gently.
  3. Press the meatloaf mixture into a greased baking dish.
  4. Steam-dry tater tots, toss with cornstarch, and layer on top.
  5. Bake at 375°F until cooked through, then add cheese and bake until melted.

Nutrition

Calories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 30gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 135mgSodium: 780mgPotassium: 620mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 18mg

Notes

Drying the tater tots before baking is essential for crisp results.

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