Stout Gravy

• Melt butter in a large non-reactive saucepan over medium heat.
• Add onions and carrot; sauté until vegetables are softened, about 6 minutes.
• Reduce heat to low. Add flour and cook, stirring, for 4 minutes.
• Gradually add broth, 2/3 cup at a time, cooking and stirring constantly until smooth.
• Stir in stout, thyme, rosemary and bay leaf.
• Bring to a simmer and cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about
• 20 - 25 minutes. Remove from heat.
• Strain mixture through a sieve into a pot.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Bake the tater tots according to bag instructions.
• Place the tater tots in a baking dish in layers. Add portions of each cheese as you add the tater tot layers.
• Put back in the oven and bake for 5 - 7 minutes until the cheese melts.
• Serve by topping with gravy.
• Enjoy!