Crock Pot Tater Tot Casserole - Recipe and Review

So I found a yummy sounding recipe on Pinterest the other day and decided to give it a whirl...

I found it here at Tammie Lee Tips and figured what the heck, I am always looking for new recipes, especially when they use the crock pot :)...

So here are the details:

Crock Pot Tater Tot Casserole

Ingredients
1 pound ground beef, browned
1 can RoTel, I used Mild
1 16oz package of frozen Tater Tots
1 can Cream of Chicken Soup
1 small onion (chopped)
2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded

Directions
1. Brown beef and add in chopped onion and Rotel
2. Pour beef and onion mixture on the bottom of a greased Crock Pot
3. Mix in Cream of Chicken Soup
4. Top mixture with tater tots across the top
5. Cook low for 2-3 hours.
6. 30 minutes before you are going to serve the Tater Tot Casserole top with shredded cheese.

Its amazing! It really is, it even received Zachary's 2 thumbs up (which is huge since he is pretty much the pickiest child on the planet!

My picture looked awful.. so I borrowed hers :)

Tyler's Dr.Seuss Birthday!

Oh Joy, What Fun! My Baby Boy turned One!!

What a year! Tyler is amazing. He is crawling faster than lightening. He is the happiest baby, always smiling and only cries when he is tired or hungry. He says Mama, Dada, TT *Steven, Brabra, *Zack, Nan, Gee, Baba, Nigh Nigh, and Cheese :). He loves to point at everything and his absolute favorite thing is peek a boo (which is the only way to get kisses from him). He also enjoys his daily crunches (yes actual sit ups)  His best friend is Bob (our Roomba). For his amazing first birthday we went all Seussy up in here!

The Menu:

Who-Tizers
Green Eggs and Ham
Wocket in my Pizza Pockets
One Fish, Two Fish, Have a few Fish
Sam I am Salsa
A. B.uffalo C.hicken Dip

Who-Feast
Go Corndogs Go
Roast Beast Sandwiches
Dr. Seuss Salamaroni Sandwiches (italian sandwiches)
Northbound Zax Max and Cheese
Sally Sallews Seven Layer Salad

Who-Sweets
Truffula Cup Cakes *** See photo and how to below.
Happy Birthday to You Cake
Yertle Turtle Ice Cream

Who Drinks
Thing one and Thing twos Yummy Drink Goo (7-up and Sherbert Punch)
Mr Humperdinks Fizzy Bubble Drinks (soda)


He had the most amazing day with all of our family here to celebrate him! I cannot believe he is one already it makes me so proud and so sad all at the same time...

How to Make Truffula Cup Cakes 

You Will Need:

Your favorite Cup Cake Mix

Frosting Bag with Star Tip

Frosting (I used store bought this time green, and whipped it to make it soft)

Lollipop Sticks (Party city)

Cotton Candy Machine (sorry I know what a pain :)) 

Make the Cupcakes according to directions, then freeze over night to make easy to decorate

Frost with tip in a circular motion to create "grassy hill"

Make small cotton candy fluffs on the lollipop sticks and insert into cupcakes

** they will not hold up well in humidity because its cotton candy. I recommend to serve with in 3 hrs if in a dry environment.