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The Easiest Tater Tot Casserole Recipe (Classic Comfort Food!)

This Tater Tot Casserole is the ultimate comfort food! Made with ground beef, creamy sauce, melted cheese, and crispy tater tots, it’s an easy, family-friendly dinner.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: casserole dish, dinner casserole, tater tot casserole, tater tots
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 391kcal
Author: Kasey Schwartz

Equipment

  • 13x9 Baking Dish
  • Skillet
  • Mixing bowls
  • measuring spoons

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables (optional)
  • 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 bag (32 oz) frozen tater tots

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F.
  • In a large skillet, cook the ground beef and onion over medium heat until the beef is browned and the onion is softened. Drain any excess grease.
  • Stir in the cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. If using frozen mixed vegetables, stir them in now.
  • Transfer the beef mixture to a greased 9x13-inch baking dish and spread it into an even layer.
  • Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the beef mixture.
  • Arrange the frozen tater tots in a single layer on top of the cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden brown and crispy.
  • Remove from the oven and sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese over the tater tots. Return to the oven for 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
  • Serve hot and enjoy!

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Notes

- Feel free to swap the cream of mushroom soup for cream of chicken or cream of celery for a different flavor.
- Add a dash of hot sauce or red pepper flakes for a little heat.
- For a vegetarian version, use plant-based ground meat and cream of mushroom soup.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave.

Nutrition

Calories: 391kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 103mg | Sodium: 499mg | Potassium: 284mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 498IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 303mg | Iron: 2mg