Stove and Oven Instructions:

1. Heat oven to 400° F.
2. Heat a pan over medium high heat. Add in the ground beef and break it up. Add in the mushrooms, salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, Italian seasoning and smoked paprika. Cook the meat through for about 5-7 minutes. 
3. Stir in the cream cheese and milk until the cream cheese is melted and incorporated.
4. Thicken the sauce by stirring cornstarch together with 1 Tbsp of cold water until smooth. Stir the mixture into the pan until sauce thickens. Turn off the heat.
5. Spread the ground beef mixture into the bottom of a 8×8 or 9×9 square baking dish. Top with the tater tots. 
6. Bake for 25 minutes, or until tots are crispy and browned. Sprinkle the cheese on top and bake for 2 more minutes. 
7. Serve and enjoy!

Instant Pot with Air Fryer Lid Instructions:

1. Turn Instant Pot to saute setting. When display says HOT add in the ground beef and break it up. Add in the mushrooms, salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, Italian seasoning and smoked paprika. Cook the meat through for about 5-7 minutes. 
2. Stir in the cream cheese and milk until the cream cheese is melted and incorporated.
3. Thicken the sauce by stirring cornstarch together with 1 Tbsp of cold water until smooth. Stir the mixture into the pan until sauce thickens. Turn off the saute setting.
4. Sprinkle the tots evenly over the top. Place air fryer lid on the top and air fry at 400° F for 12 minutes. Add parmesan and bake for 1 more minute.
5. Serve and enjoy!