Description
This Cheesy Tater Tot Casserole is an easy and delicious dinner recipe that combines ground beef, creamy sauces, and crispy tater tots, topped with melted cheese for a comforting family meal.
Ingredients
Scale
1 lb ground beef
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion
finely chopped
2 cloves garlic
minced
1 cup tomato sauce or marinara
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon paprika
Salt and black pepper
to taste
2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar
mozzarella
or blend)
1 package frozen tater tots
Chopped green onions or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat, then add chopped onion and garlic and sauté until softened.
- Add ground beef to the skillet, cooking until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in tomato sauce, heavy cream, paprika, salt, and pepper. Let it simmer for a few minutes.
- In a greased baking dish, layer the beef mixture, then sprinkle shredded cheese on top.
- Arrange frozen tater tots over the cheese layer, ensuring they’re evenly spread.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the tater tots are golden and crispy.
- Garnish with chopped green onions or parsley before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, you can mix in some vegetables like bell peppers or corn with the beef mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
Keywords: Cheesy Tater Tot Casserole, easy dinner recipe, ground beef, tater tots, casserole, comfort food, family meal