TATOTHOT.TXT D-30 TATER TOT HOT DISH (Martha Sharp) 1 1/2 lb ground beef 1 onion, chopped 1 can mushroom soup 1 can cream of chicken soup 1/2 cup oatmeal 1/2 cup milk 1 pkg Tater Tots Salt and pepper to taste 1/2 soup can of milk for thinning 1 egg, slightly beaten 1. Brown meat lightly (meat should still show pink). Pour off excess liquid and grease. 2. Season meat with onion, salt, and pepper. 3. Add oatmeal, 1/2 cup milk, and egg to the meat mix. Place in a 9 X 13 X 2 inch baking dish. 4. In another bowl, mix the chicken soup, mushroom soup, and 1/2 can of milk. Pour over the meat mix. 5. Spread frozen tater tots over the mix so that they cover the mix. 6. Bake at 350 degrees for one hour. Can be made a day ahead, if you do, do not put tater tots on and do not bake. Be sure the mix is covered in the refrigerator. Put on tater tots just before baking. WIDENOOD.TXT WIDE NOODLE CASSEROLE 2 cups chopped green pepper 1 cup chopped celery 2 cups chopped onion 1 lb ground beef 1 lb ground pork 1 cup margarine 2 tsp salt 1 small jar stuffed olives, sliced 1 4 oz can sliced mushrooms, 1 10 1/2 oz can tomato soup with liquid 1 8 oz can tomato sauce 1 8 oz can meatless tomato- 1 lb broad noodles mushroom sauce 2 cups grated american cheese (about 1/2 lb) 1. In a large skillet, melt the butter and saute the meat, onion, celery, and green pepper until meat has no pink remaining. 2. Add salt, reduce heat, and cook for 5 minutes. 3. Stir in olives, mushrooms with liquid, soup and sauces. Cook for 5 more minutes. 4. Cook noodles following package instructions. Drain noodles and add the sauce mix, stirring gently until well mixed. 5. Turn into a 14 X 10 X 2 1/4 inch roasting pan. Sprinkle grated cheese on top. Bake at 350 for 35 minutes. Can be made ahead and frozen. Thaw and put in oven. Serves 12