No-Meat Tater Tot Casserole (Vegetarian) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 chopped onion
3 stalks chopped celery
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can condensed cream of celery soup
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
3 tablespoons half-and-half (or milk)
1 (32 ounce) package frozen frozen tater tots
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Preparation

Saute onion and celery in oil until tender.
Set aside to cool slightly.
Scrape into mixing bowl.
Add soup, garlic powder, pepper, and half and half.
Mix well.
Add frozen tater tots (reserve a handful first) and toss well.
Spray a casserole dish (I use my 13X9 square Pyrex baking dish) with Pam.
Pour mixture into dish.
Arrange reserved tots over top.
Cover with cheese.
Bake at 350 for 45 to 50 minutes until cheese is melted and just barely starting to brown.
Cool slightly before serving.