Sloppy Joe Tater Tot Casserole

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
2. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef and chopped onion over medium-high heat until the beef is browned and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes. Drain any excess grease.
3. Return the skillet to the heat and stir in the tomato sauce, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, and salt. Cook until the mixture is simmering, stirring frequently, for about 2-3 minutes.
4. Layer half of the frozen tater tots in the prepared baking dish. Spoon the beef mixture over the tots.
5. Top the beef mixture with 1 cup of grated cheddar cheese. Add the remaining tater tots on top, followed by the rest of the cheese.
6. Bake the casserole in the preheated oven until it is bubbly and golden brown, approximately 45-55 minutes.
7. Serve hot, garnished with chopped dill pickles. Enjoy!

Tips for Success

For the best results, make sure to drain the grease from the beef to avoid a greasy casserole. Also, you can use pre-chopped onions to save time. Feel free to add more cheese if you like it extra cheesy!

Additional Tips and Variations

You can add vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms to the beef mixture for extra nutrition. For a spicy kick, consider mixing in some chopped jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce. If you prefer turkey over beef, ground turkey makes a great substitute.