Sheeeesh! I HATE it that I can't just use "reply" on this computer.
Regarding Ms. Schaller and her quest for Tater Tot Hotdish - I, too,
was on a quest. My mother never made it but it was always what I made a
beeline for at any pot luc. I looked up a dozen recipes and took what
I liked and made this up. It is advanced comfort food: high fat, high
carb, high sodium, highly satisfying!
Ultimate Tater Tot Hotdish
Spray a 9" by 13" cake pan or casserole with no-stick stuff.
Layer in the following ingredients in this order:
2 (16 ounce) cans green beans, drained
2 pounds hamburger, cooked and drained
1/2 package of dry onion soup mix
1 can French fried onions
2 cans cream of whatever soup mixed with 1 small can evaporated milk
Slices of American cheese (the sandwich kind)
Tater Tots to cover (I line 'em up neatly.)
Bake at 350° about 45 minutes or until Tater Tots look really done.
Serves at least eight with leftovers.
Lynn from Fargo