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Cheesy meatball tater tot casserole

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef or turkey
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 jar (about 24 oz) marinara sauce
  • 3 cups frozen tater tots
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Optional: Italian seasoning or fresh herbs for garnish

Instructions

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  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Make Meatballs: In a large bowl, combine ground meat, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined. Form into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
  3. Cook Meatballs: In a skillet over medium heat, brown the meatballs for about 5-7 minutes. They don’t need to be fully cooked, as they’ll finish baking in the oven.
  4. Assemble Casserole: In a greased 9×13 inch baking dish, spread half of the marinara sauce. Layer the browned meatballs over the sauce. Pour the remaining marinara on top.
  5. Add Tater Tots: Evenly distribute the frozen tater tots over the meatballs and sauce.
  6. Cheese Layer: Sprinkle the mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses over the tater tots.
  7. Bake: Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the tater tots are crispy and the cheese is bubbly.
  8. Serve: Let cool for a few minutes, then garnish with Italian seasoning or fresh herbs if desired. Serve warm.

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