John Wayne Casserole with Tater Tots

1

Dice some yellow onion and green pepper.

2

Cook ground beef in olive oil in frying pan over medium heat. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

3

Add cut up onion and green pepper and continue cooking.

4

While meat cooks prepare cream cheese sauce by combining cream cheese, Miracle Whip and onion powder.

5

Shred some cheddar cheese and some Monteray Jack cheese.

6

When meat cooked add can of corn and salsa of choice to frying pan and stir to combine. Reduce heat to simmer for 5 minutes.

7

Place a layer of Tater Tots in the bottom of a prepared 9" x 13" baking pan.

8

Follow with the meat mixture.

9

Spread the cream cheese mixture as evenly as possible over the meat layer.

10

Sprinkle the shredded cheeses over the top.

11

Bake in preheated 350F oven for 40 - 45 minutes.

12

Remove casserole from oven and allow to cool for a few minutes before serving.

13

Cut the casserole into squares.

14

Serve up and add your favourite side salad for a complete meal.

15

Enjoy!