Tater Tot Casserole

Tater Tot Casserole

Super delicious and comforting game day recipe!

INGREDIENTS

• 8 slices of bacon
• 1 cup chopped yellow onion
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp flour
• 1¼ cups milk, plus 2 tbsp
• 3 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• ¾ cup sour cream divided
• 1 cup chopped scallions divided
• 32 oz package frozen tater tots
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh chives
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill
• Pinch salt and pepper

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Add bacon to a Dutch oven over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until crispy, about 10 minutes. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon; place bacon on a paper towel. Add onion to bacon grease in pan. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes.
2. Add butter to pan; let melt. Stir flour into butter and onions. Cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Stir in 1¼ cups milk until combined. Remove from heat. Stir in 1½ cups cheese, ½ cup sour cream, and ½ cup scallions. Stir in half of frozen tater tots; transfer mixture to a 13x9 inch baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining tater tots, bacon, and cheese. Bake until bubbly, about 35 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes.
3. Stir together remaining ¼ cup sour cream, 2 tablespoons milk, chives, dill, and salt and pepper in a small bowl until smooth. Sprinkle remaining ½ cup scallions over casserole.