Description
A comforting casserole combining ground venison, crispy tater tots, and gooey cheese, perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground venison
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
- 1 bag (32 oz) frozen tater tots
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: vegetables like peas or corn
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Brown the ground venison with the diced onion and minced garlic in a skillet until cooked through.
- Stir in the cream of mushroom soup and season with salt and pepper.
- Layer the venison mixture in a greased baking dish and top it with frozen tater tots.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese on top of the tater tots.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden brown and crispy.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
For a twist, consider adding vegetables like peas, corn, or bell peppers. Let the casserole sit for a few minutes after baking to meld flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: venison, tater tots, casserole, comfort food, easy recipes