Preparing the Ingredients:

1. Cook the Hamburger: Begin by cooking the hamburger in a skillet over medium heat until it’s fully cooked. Make sure to break it into small pieces as it cooks for an even distribution in the casserole.

2. Bake Tater Tots Halfway: Preheat your oven to 425°F (218°C) and spread the tater tots on a baking sheet. Bake them for about 10 minutes or until they start to turn golden. This step ensures they remain crispy in the casserole.

3. Heat Cream of Mushroom Soup: In a saucepan, gently heat the cream of mushroom soup over medium heat. You don’t need to dilute the soup; just warm it up so it mixes easily with the other ingredients.

4. Mix Green Beans and Hamburger with Soup: Once the soup is heated, mix in the cooked hamburger and green beans. Stir until these ingredients are well combined with the soup, ensuring an even distribution of flavors.

Layering the Casserole:

1. First Layer – Meat, Green Bean, and Soup Mixture: In a large baking dish, spread the meat, green bean, and soup mixture evenly. This creates a flavorful and hearty base for your casserole.

2. Second Layer – Tater Tots: Arrange the partially baked tater tots on top of the meat and green bean mixture in a single layer. You can place them close together so the entire surface is covered.

3. Final Layer – Cheese: Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese generously over the tater tots. The cheese will melt and become bubbly in the oven, adding a deliciously gooey texture to the dish.

Baking the Casserole:

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C), ready for the final bake.

2. Bake: Place the assembled casserole in the oven and bake for about 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the edges of the tater tots are crispy and golden.

Serving:

Let the casserole cool for a few minutes after taking it out of the oven. This brief resting time allows the layers to set slightly, making it easier to serve. Cut into squares and enjoy a comforting, warm serving of Yummy Fall Tater Tot Casserole.