Cheesy Ham Tater Tot Casserole with Broccoli

1.Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.

2.In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant. Remove from heat.

3.In a large mixing bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, milk, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper. Stir in the sautéed onion and garlic mixture until well incorporated.

4.Add the diced ham, chopped broccoli florets, and 1 1/2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese to the sour cream mixture. Gently fold everything together until evenly mixed.

5.Spread half of the frozen tater tots evenly on the bottom of the prepared baking dish.

6.Spoon the ham, broccoli, and cheese mixture over the tater tots, spreading it out evenly.

7.Top the casserole with the remaining tater tots, arranging them in a single layer to cover the filling completely.

8.Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the tater tots.

9.Dot the top with small pieces of butter to help the tater tots crisp and brown nicely.

10.Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden brown and crispy, and the casserole is bubbly around the edges.

11.Remove from the oven and let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes before serving to allow it to set and cool slightly.