Tater Tot Casserole with Ground Beef
A comforting blend of ground beef, creamy mushroom soup, and crispy tater tots, perfect for family dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Omnivore
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
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until browned. Add the diced onions and cook until softened. Season with salt, pepper, and optional spices, then drain excess fat.
- Combine the beef with the cream of mushroom soup and sour cream, and stir well.
- Layer the beef mixture evenly in a greased casserole dish.
- Add 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the beef mixture.
- 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 crispy.
- Add the remaining 1 cup of cheddar cheese on top, and return to the oven for 5 minutes until melted and bubbly.
- Serve after letting cool for 5 minutes.
Notes
This casserole is great for busy weeknights and can be customized with vegetables or different meats.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 830mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg