Tater Tot Casserole with Ground Beef
A cozy tater tot casserole layered with savory ground beef, creamy mushroom sauce, cheddar cheese, and crispy golden tater tots.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Total Time: 45-50 minutes
- Yield: 6 1x
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
1 can cream of mushroom soup
½ cup sour cream
1 small onion, diced
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
1 bag frozen tater tots (32 oz)
Salt and pepper
Optional seasonings: garlic powder or paprika
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F and grease casserole dish.
2. Brown ground beef with onions; drain excess fat.
3. Season and stir in mushroom soup and sour cream.
4. Spread beef mixture in dish and top with 1 cup cheddar.
5. Arrange tater tots in a single layer.
6. Bake 25–30 minutes until crisp and golden.
7. Top with remaining cheese; bake 5 minutes.
8. Cool briefly and serve warm.
Notes
Garnish with green onions or parsley.
Add Worcestershire for richer flavor.
Serve with a salad or veggies to complete the meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 850
- Fat: 24
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Unsaturated Fat: 12
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 32
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 22
- Cholesterol: 70
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