Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Cheesy Tater Tot Casserole. Layers of seasoned ground beef, creamy mushroom sauce, and melted cheddar cheese, topped with crispy tater tots create a hearty and satisfying dish that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
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Seasoned Ground Beef:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lb ground beef
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Casserole:
- 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1 bag (32 oz) frozen tater tots
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook Ground Beef: In a skillet, sauté onion, garlic, then brown ground beef with salt and pepper.
- Combine Ingredients: Stir in mushroom soup, sour cream, and 1 cup of cheddar cheese. Spread mixture in the baking dish.
- Layer and Bake: Top with tater tots, remaining cheese. Bake for 35–40 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Rest and Serve: Let cool for 5 minutes, garnish with parsley, then serve.
Notes
- You can substitute ground beef with turkey or chicken.
- Enhance with veggies like peas or corn.
- For a kick, add cayenne or green chilies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
