Granny's  Tater Tot Casserole

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs. hamburger
• 1 can cream mushroom or celery soup
• 2 cups Velveeta shreds
• 1 bag tater tots (32 oz.)

Instructions:

1. Create the Meatloaf Base:
   • Make your favorite meatloaf recipe, omitting peppers and onions for a crowd-pleasing touch. Press the meatloaf mixture into the bottom of a greased 9x13 casserole dish. Bake for 25 minutes and drain excess fat.
2. Prepare the Tater Tots:
   • While the meatloaf layer is baking, pre-bake the tater tots until they are halfway done, ensuring an extra crispy top layer.
3. Layer and Bake:
   • Spread the undiluted can of cream soup over the meatloaf layer, creating a luscious foundation. Sprinkle Velveeta shreds generously over the cream soup, adding a layer of irresistible cheesiness. Top it all with the pre-baked tater tots.
4. Bake to Perfection:
   • Bake until the cheese is bubbling around the sides and the middle of the casserole, creating a golden, gooey masterpiece.
5. Rest Before Savoring:
   • Allow the casserole to sit for 10 minutes before cutting into it, letting the flavors meld and intensify.

Granny's Touch:

• Granny's trick for crispy tater tots is pre-baking, ensuring each bite is a delightful combination of textures.
• Embrace the nostalgia by savoring each bite and relishing the comforting layers that transport you to Granny's kitchen.