Got any questions? Ask away! I’m happy to help. If you enjoy this recipe, I hope you’ll leave a comment with some STARS. Also, please share it on social media. Don’t forget to tag us at #ChiliPepperMadness. I’ll be sure to share! Thanks! — Mike H. No apologies for liking them. What exactly is a hotdish? And WHY is it only one word? A “hotdish” is basically a casserole. I’ve seen people say, “well, a hotdish uses more red meats, where a casserole typically uses lighter meats, like tuna and such…” POSH. It’s a casserole, people! It’s mostly a Minnesota thing, where it originated, though you’ll find it all over the Midwest of America. I grew up Midwest and we just called it a casserole, but names are unimportant, as this is a recipe that you totally NEED in your life. NEED! And no, I still don’t know why “hotdish” is only one word. This version skips the canned stuff and works with only fresh ingredients. I am using the leftover corned beef I had from my Pressure Cooker Corned Beef Recipe. I LOVE having leftovers, mostly for awesome sandwiches or hash, but it totally ROCKS in this recipe. Seriously! Let’s talk about how we make our Corned Beef Tater Tot Hotdish. Pour in chicken stock and your seasonings and stir, cooking, until it thickens up and forms your gravy. SO. GOOD. Like so… I always prefer Mexican crema, though sour cream will work just fine. Like so… Top that baby with cheese! YES! I used a smoked Swiss cheese that I found at the store specifically for this recipe, as I wanted a smoky element, but a nice white cheddar would be great here. Like so… Like so… Next, bake the whole thing at 425 degrees F for about 20 minutes or so, until the tater tots are nice and golden brown. It might take a bit longer, so keep an eye on it toward the end of the cooking time. Check. This. Out. Don’t forget to take a photo for Instagram. Tag me: #ChiliPepperMadness DROOL. It really is delicious, my friends, totally up our Midwestern alley, if not rather decadent, I must admit. It’s a special occasion, though. We have corned beef on hand! We need this! Dig in! Let me know if you make it and how you like it. Send pics! I hope you enjoy it.
