Description
This Tater Tot Casserole is a comforting and hearty dish that combines ground beef, mixed vegetables, creamy sauce, and crispy tater tots topped with melted cheddar cheese. It’s a family-friendly favorite that’s easy to make and perfect for a cozy dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Casserole:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1 bag (32 oz) frozen tater tots
- Chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare the baking dish: Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook the beef mixture: In a skillet, cook the ground beef and onion until browned. Add garlic, then mix in soup, sour cream, salt, pepper, vegetables, and 1 cup of cheese.
- Assemble the casserole: Transfer the mixture to the baking dish. Top with tater tots and remaining cheese.
- Bake: Bake for 35–40 minutes until golden and bubbly. Let cool slightly before serving. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
- For a crispier top, broil the casserole for the last 2–3 minutes of baking.
- You can use cream of chicken soup or add bacon bits for variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
