I made this for a party, and people couldn’t stop chatting about it.

Cheesy Tater Tot and Sausage Bake
This hearty and comforting dish is a weeknight lifesaver. With savory ground sausage, a creamy cheesy filling, and a crispy tater tot topping, this all-in-one casserole is quick to prepare and packed with flavor. It’s the kind of meal the whole family will ask for again and again.

Ingredients:

Ingredient	Amount
Ground sausage	1 pound
Onion, finely diced	1 small
Cheddar cheese, shredded	2 cups
Cream of mushroom soup	1 can (10.5 oz)
Milk	½ cup
Garlic powder	½ teaspoon
Ground black pepper	½ teaspoon
Frozen tater tots	1 bag (32 oz)

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Instructions:

Step 1: Preheat & Cook Sausage
Set your oven to 375°F (190°C). In a large skillet, sauté the ground sausage and diced onion over medium heat until the sausage is fully browned and the onions have softened. Drain any leftover grease.

Step 2: Mix the Filling
In a large bowl, stir together the cooked sausage mixture with shredded cheese, the cream of mushroom soup, milk, garlic powder, and black pepper. Stir until well combined.

Step 3: Layer the Casserole
Spread the sausage-cheese mixture evenly across the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish. Arrange the frozen tater tots over the top in a single, even layer.

Step 4: Bake to Perfection
Place the dish in the oven and bake for 40–45 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden and crisp.

Step 5: Serve & Enjoy
Allow the casserole to rest for a few minutes after baking, then serve hot and enjoy the cheesy, savory goodness.