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### **How to Make It:**
#### **Step 1: Preheat the Oven**
π₯ Preheat your oven to **375Β°F (190Β°C)** and grease a **9×13-inch baking dish**.
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#### **Step 2: Cook the Meat Mixture**
π³ In a large skillet, cook **ground beef** over medium heat until browned.
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Add **diced onion and garlic**, and cook for **2-3 minutes** until soft.
πΏ Season with **salt, pepper, and paprika**.
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#### **Step 3: Mix the Casserole Base**
π₯£ Stir in **cream of mushroom soup and sour cream** until well combined.
π§ Add **half of the shredded cheese**, and mix.
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#### **Step 4: Assemble & Bake**
π₯ Spread the mixture in a greased baking dish.
π Arrange **tater tots** evenly on top (or spread mashed potatoes for a softer version).
π₯ Bake for **30-35 minutes**, until golden brown and bubbling.
π§ Sprinkle the remaining **cheese** on top, and bake for **5 more minutes** until melted.
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### **Why My Family Loves This Dish**
β **Comforting & Creamy** β The combination of **cheesy, creamy goodness** with crispy potatoes is irresistible.
β **Easy to Make** β Minimal prep and simple ingredients make it a **weeknight winner**.
β **Brings Everyone Together** β Watching my husbandβs face light up when he takes the first bite makes this dish extra special!
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## **Final Thoughts**
Some meals just have that **magic touch**βthe ones that bring **joy, warmth, and comfort** to the dinner table. This dish is one of them! Try it tonight and watch your loved onesβ faces **light up with every bite**. ππ½β¨