Description
This Tater Tot Casserole with Ground Beef is a hearty, comforting dish made with seasoned ground beef, creamy mushroom sauce, melted cheese, and crispy tater tots. It’s easy to make and perfect for feeding a family or crowd on a busy night.
Ingredients
- 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 favorite spices
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef and diced onions until browned. Season with salt, pepper, and optional spices. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in cream of mushroom soup and sour cream. Heat through and mix until creamy.
- Grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish. Spread the beef mixture evenly across the bottom.
- Sprinkle one cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the beef layer.
- Arrange frozen tater tots in a single layer on top of the cheese.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until the tater tots are golden and the casserole is bubbling.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until melted.
- Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a lighter or vegetarian version.
- Add sautéed vegetables like mushrooms, corn, or bell peppers to the beef mixture.
- Swap cheddar for pepper jack or mozzarella for different flavor profiles.
- Sprinkle chili flakes or add hot sauce for a spicier kick.
- Use frozen tater tots straight from the freezer for optimal crispiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
