One time on Usenet, "Bob" > said:
> Michael wrote:
>
> > I have never been a fan of tater tots. I have to say, this thread
> > has me want to do this dish. I will tweak it also.
>
> Well, I *like* Tater Tots, but although this thread has intrigued me, it
> hasn't really motivated me to try the dish.

For me, it was a comfort food thing -- nostalgia and all that. :-)

> If I were to make something
> along those lines, I'd be inclined to turn it into quasi-nachos: I'd make
> the ground-beef stuff on the stovetop. While it was cooking, I'd spread out
> Tater Tots on a sheet pan and bake them (turning once) until they're
> extra-crisp. Then I'd pile them in a mound, pour the hamburger concoction
> over (removing fat first), and cover generously with shredded cheddar
> cheese. I'd bake that until the cheese was melted and bubbly. Then I'd
> sprinkle with scallion rings and serve with salsa and sour cream. Maybe
> bacon could fit in there somewhere, too.

Ooooh, bacon and sour cream. Yummm...

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J.J. in WA ~ mom, vid gamer, novice cook ~
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