Description
This Tater Tots Casserole is a hearty and delicious dish that combines seasoned ground beef, creamy mushroom sauce, and crispy tater tots all baked together with gooey cheese. It’s the ultimate comfort food that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Beef Layer:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Casserole:
- 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1 bag (32 oz) frozen tater tots
- Chopped parsley for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook the beef: In a skillet, cook the ground beef and onion until browned. Drain excess fat and season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add the sauce: Stir in the cream of mushroom soup and sour cream. Mix in 1 cup of cheddar cheese.
- Assemble: Spread the beef mixture in the baking dish. Top with frozen tater tots in a single layer.
- Bake: Bake for 35–40 minutes until tater tots are crispy. Sprinkle remaining cheddar cheese on top and bake for another 5–7 minutes.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
- For added flavor, mix in frozen peas or green beans with the beef layer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
