Tater Tot Casserole with Ground Beef Recipe
Tater Tot Casserole with Ground Beef is a classic comfort food combining seasoned ground beef, creamy soup, and crispy tater tots, topped with melty cheese. This easy casserole is perfect for busy weeknights and family gatherings. Keywords: Tater tot casserole, ground beef casserole, easy dinner, comfort food.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- Ground beef
- Frozen tater tots
- Onion
- Garlic
- Cream of mushroom soup
- Sour cream
- Cheddar cheese
- Salt
- Pepper
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet with chopped onion and garlic, season with salt and pepper. Drain excess fat.
- In a bowl, mix cream of mushroom soup and sour cream.
- Spread the ground beef mixture evenly in a greased baking dish.
- Pour the soup mixture over the beef.
- Layer frozen tater tots on top in an even layer.
- Sprinkle cheddar cheese over the tater tots.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the tater tots are crispy.
- Let it cool slightly before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a layer of vegetables like green beans or corn between the beef and tater tots. You can also substitute ground beef with ground turkey for a lighter version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg