Description
Tater Tot Casserole with Ground Beef is a comforting and delicious dish perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings. This easy-to-make casserole combines savory ground beef, a creamy mushroom sauce, and crispy tater tots, all baked to perfection under a layer of melted cheese. With minimal prep and cleanup, it’s a family-friendly meal that can easily be customized with your favorite vegetables or spices. Whether enjoyed fresh out of the oven or reheated from the freezer, this hearty casserole is sure to please everyone at the table.
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
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef and sauté onions until soft. Season with salt, pepper, and optional spices.
- Stir in the cream of mushroom soup and sour cream; heat through for 2-3 minutes.
- Grease a casserole dish and spread the beef mixture evenly in the bottom.
- Sprinkle 1 cup of cheddar cheese over the beef mixture.
- Arrange frozen tater tots in a single layer on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until tater tots are golden and crispy.
- Add remaining cheese on top; return to oven for an additional 5 minutes until melted.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg