Description
This Cheesy Tater Tot Meatloaf Casserole is a comforting and flavorful dish that combines classic meatloaf with crispy tater tots and gooey cheese. Perfect for a family dinner or potluck, this easy-to-make casserole is sure to be a hit!
Ingredients
Scale
For the meatloaf layer:
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1 packet (1 ounce) onion soup mix
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the topping:
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 (32-ounce) bag frozen tater tots
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare dish: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Make meatloaf layer: In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, eggs, milk, ketchup, onion soup mix, garlic powder, and pepper. Press mixture into dish.
- Add cheese and tater tots: Sprinkle 1 cup cheese over meatloaf, arrange tater tots in a single layer, and bake for 40 minutes.
- Finish baking: Remove from oven, sprinkle with remaining cheese, and bake for 10–15 more minutes until golden and crisp.
- Rest and serve: Let casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Drizzle barbecue sauce over tater tots for extra flavor.
- Leftovers reheat well in the oven or air fryer for crispy tots.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of casserole
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 31 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg
