Tater Tot Casserole with Ground Beef
Tater Tot Casserole with Ground Beef is a deliciously comforting dish that brings together savory ground beef, creamy mushroom sauce, and crispy tater tots for a meal the whole family will love. This one-dish wonder is perfect for busy weeknights, requiring minimal prep time while delivering maximum flavor. Layered with gooey cheddar cheese and topped with golden tater tots, it’s not just a feast for the taste buds but also a simple solution to dinner dilemmas. Customize it with your favorite spices or add veggies for an extra nutritional boost. Make this hearty casserole your go-to recipe for satisfying meals any night of the week!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1 bag (32 oz) frozen tater tots
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Add diced onions and cook until softened; season with salt, pepper, and optional spices.
- Stir in the cream of mushroom soup and sour cream until well combined, cooking for another 2-3 minutes.
- Grease a casserole dish and layer the beef mixture evenly in the bottom.
- Sprinkle 1 cup of cheddar cheese over the beef mixture.
- Arrange frozen tater tots in a single layer on top of the cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the tater tots are golden brown.
- Remove from oven, top with remaining cheddar cheese, and bake for an additional 5 minutes until melted.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 casserole (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg