Tater Tot Casserole

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C)
2. Step 2: Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat until fully cooked, breaking it up into small pieces as it cooks
3. Step 3: Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet and cook until the onion is translucent
4. Step 4: Stir in the frozen peas and carrots and cook until thawed
5. Step 5: In a separate saucepan, whisk together the milk, flour, salt, black pepper, and paprika
6. Step 6: Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat and cook until thickened, stirring constantly
7. Step 7: Remove the sauce from the heat and stir in the shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese until melted and smooth
8. Step 8: Spread half of the tater tots in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish
9. Step 9: Pour the cheese sauce over the tater tots, followed by the ground beef mixture
10. Step 10: Top with the remaining tater tots
11. Step 11: Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden brown and the casserole is hot and bubbly