No-Meat Tater Tot Casserole (Vegetarian)

• 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

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

onion, celery, olive oil, condensed cream, garlic, black pepper, milk, tots, cheddar cheese

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/no-meat-tater-tot-casserole-vegetarian-27569 (may not work)