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Tater Tot Casserole with Ground Beef Freshly Baked

Tater Tot Casserole with Ground Beef


  • Author: Eleanor
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

Tater Tot Casserole with Ground Beef is a comforting and hearty dish that combines seasoned ground beef, creamy soup, and crispy tater tots, making it a favorite for family dinners.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 small onion
  • diced
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • divided
  • 1 bag (32 oz) frozen tater tots
  • Salt and pepper
  • to taste
  • Optional seasonings: garlic powder
  • paprika
  • or any favorite spices

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a skillet, brown the ground beef with the diced onion over medium heat until the beef is fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
  3. Mix in the cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, and any optional seasonings. Stir until well combined.
  4. In a greased 9×13 inch baking dish, layer the beef mixture evenly on the bottom.
  5. Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the beef mixture.
  6. Layer the frozen tater tots on top of the cheese, arranging them in a single layer.
  7. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of cheddar cheese over the tater tots.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until the tater tots are golden brown and crispy.
  9. Let it cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!

Notes

Feel free to customize the seasonings and cheese to your taste. This casserole is great for leftovers and can be frozen for later.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 520 kcal
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 920 mg
  • Fat: 33 g
  • Saturated Fat: 14 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
  • Trans Fat: 1 g
  • Carbohydrates: 28 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 26 g
  • Cholesterol: 95 mg

Keywords: Tater Tot Casserole, Ground Beef, Comfort Food, Easy Recipe, Family Dinner