Skip the drive-thru and satisfy your burger cravings with.

thisincredible cheeseburger casserole recipe.

Cool completely before transferring to a greased baking dish.

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Then wrap and refrigerate for up to two days, or freeze for up to one month.

Thaw overnight in the refrigerator if frozen before baking.

When ready to bake, top with tots and bake as directed.

ingredients for Cheeseburger Casserole

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it’s possible for you to also reheat smaller portions in the microwave.

Serve with a side salad or favoriteveggie sidesfor a complete meal your family will love.

Drain all fat from skillet, and place over medium.

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Sprinkle beef mixture with flour, and cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute.

Gradually add broth, and cook, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens, 3 to 4 minutes.

Top with tots:

Top evenly with tater tots.

cooking ground beef and onions

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Place dish on a rimmed baking sheet.

Remove from oven, and let stand 10 minutes.

Sprinkle casserole with crumbled bacon, and garnish with chopped chives.

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Drizzle with ketchup, if desired.

Top with tater tots and cook on LOW for 4 to 6 hours or HIGH for 2 to 3.

The tater tots will not become crisp with this method, but it will still be delicious.

canned tomatoes in ground beef

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cheese stirred into ground beef mixture

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cheeseburger casserole filling in casserole dish

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tater tos on top of casserole

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cheeseburger casserole with melted cheese on tater tots

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cheeseburger casserole

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