Description
Cheesy Tater Tot Casserole is a delicious and comforting dish that combines crispy tater tots with creamy cheese and savory ingredients, perfect for family dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bag (32 oz) frozen tater tots
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, cook the ground beef and diced onion over medium heat until the beef is browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add the cream of mushroom soup, milk, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Stir until well combined.
- In a greased 9×13 inch baking dish, spread the beef mixture evenly on the bottom.
- Layer the frozen tater tots on top of the beef mixture.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the tater tots.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden brown and crispy.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add vegetables like peas or corn for extra nutrition.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
- For a spicier version, add jalapeños or hot sauce to the beef mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the casserole
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Cheesy Tater Tot Casserole, comfort food, easy casserole, family dinner