Description
This easy Tater Tot Casserole is a comforting and delicious family-friendly dinner made with ground beef, cream of mushroom soup, cheese, and crispy tater tots. It’s perfect for busy weeknights or make-ahead meals.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup onion, diced
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 bag (32 oz) frozen tater tots
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, cook ground beef and diced onion over medium heat until beef is browned and cooked through. Drain excess grease.
- Stir in cream of mushroom soup, milk, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well and simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Spread the beef mixture evenly in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the beef mixture.
- Top evenly with frozen tater tots.
- Bake uncovered for 40–45 minutes or until tater tots are golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Swap ground beef for ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
- Add frozen vegetables like peas or green beans for extra nutrition.
- You can use different types of cheese for variation, such as mozzarella or pepper jack.
- This casserole can be assembled ahead of time and baked later.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
