Description
Tater Tot Casserole is a quick, comforting dish layered with seasoned beef, creamy soup, crispy tots, and melty cheese. Perfect for family dinners or meal prep!
Ingredients
Scale
1 lb ground beef
1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1 package (16 oz) frozen tater tots
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC).
- Brown the ground beef: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the beef until fully browned and crumbly, about 7 to 10 minutes. Drain any excess fat if necessary.
- Mix in the soup: Stir the condensed cream of mushroom soup into the browned beef. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Assemble the casserole: Transfer the beef mixture to a 9×13-inch baking dish. Spread it evenly across the bottom.
- Add the tater tots: Layer the frozen tater tots evenly over the beef mixture.
- Top with cheese: Sprinkle the shredded Cheddar cheese generously over the tater tots.
- Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30 to 45 minutes, or until the tater tots are crispy and golden brown and the casserole is bubbling hot.
- Serve: Let it cool slightly before serving. Enjoy every cheesy, crispy bite!
Notes
Swap ground beef for turkey or chicken for a leaner version.
Add frozen veggies like peas or green beans for extra nutrition.
Use cream of chicken or cheddar soup for different flavor profiles.
Broil at the end for extra crispiness on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 1/6 of dish)
- Calories: 345
- Sugar: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Protein: 19g