Description
Indulge in this comforting and hearty Tater Tot Casserole, a family favorite that combines seasoned ground beef, creamy vegetables, and crispy tater tots topped with melted cheddar cheese. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for a cozy dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Casserole:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (10.5 oz) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 1/2 cups frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 3 cups frozen tater tots
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook Beef: In a skillet, cook ground beef and onion until browned. Add garlic and cook.
- Add Ingredients: Mix in soup, sour cream, milk, vegetables, seasonings, and 1 cup of cheese.
- Assemble: Spread beef mixture in the baking dish. Arrange tater tots on top.
- Bake: Bake for 35–40 minutes, add remaining cheese, and bake until melted. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
- For a spicy kick, add cayenne or pepper jack cheese.
- Substitute cream of chicken soup if desired.
- Freezes well—assemble, wrap, and bake from frozen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
