Tater Tot Casserole with Leftover Hamburger Helper

This is a great money saving recipes. You make Hamburger Helper the night before, and you use the leftovers to make a tater tot casserole. Casseroles aren't eveyone's favotire, but I love them. My kids and husband, not as much, but as a mom I figure we can have what I would like.
Line the bottom of the pan with tater tots. I use a 9 x 7, but it depends on the amount of your leftovers.

I then put the Hamburger Helper on top. Notice the added peas and tomato, the peas were leftovers and I used a tomato that was becoming soft, using it instead of wasting it.

I then sprinkle cheese on top. It does make it better.

I then bake it in the over for 1 hour at 350°. The tater tots aren't crispy, but this isn't a problem for me. You can try cooking them before it you prefer, but to each their own. I can tell it's done when the sides and cheese are golden brown.

You're either a casserole lover or you're not. This is an easy to cook meal that takes me back to my childhood.

Saving Money and the Joy of Leftovers

I grew up in a rural environment, my husand grew up in the suburbs. We differ on a few things, including leftovers. He doesn't like them and doesn't eat them, and won't re-use them for lunch. I however, love leftovers. My mom always cooked way too much, and my dad had a healthy appetite. He would come home during lunch from work and eat them. If there was enough, we would have it again for dinner. Some foods, such as chili or spagetti, taste better the second time around.

I cooked some chicken thighs last night, and we ate them for dinner with a couple of sides. I cooked too much chicken, and today I'll warm up and shred the leftovers. We will have taco night. This can work with any type of meat, or beans, rice, etc. if you are a vegetarian. Making extra and re-using leftovers is always a good idea.