Description
Tater tot casserole with ground beef is the ultimate comfort food that brings nostalgia to every bite. This cozy dish features layers of juicy ground beef, creamy soup, and crispy tater tots, all topped with gooey cheese. Perfect for family dinners or game day gatherings, this hearty casserole is easy to prepare and promises to satisfy even the hungriest appetites. With its mouthwatering aroma and delightful textures, it’s sure to become a new favorite in your recipe rotation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef (80% lean)
- 32 oz frozen tater tots
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with diced onions until no longer pink (about 7-10 minutes). Drain excess fat.
- Stir in garlic powder, salt, pepper, and cream of mushroom soup. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- In a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, layer the beef mixture evenly at the bottom. Sprinkle half of the cheddar cheese on top followed by the tater tots.
- Pour any remaining soup mix over the tater tots and finish by adding the rest of the cheese.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg