Tater Tot Casserole With Ground Beef Recipe
This tater tot casserole with ground beef combines crispy tater tots, cheddar cheese, and a creamy mushroom sauce. Perfect for a quick, hearty meal, this dish is loaded with flavor. With ingredients like ground beef, cheddar cheese, and sour cream, it’s an easy recipe for weeknight dinners that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 package (32 oz) frozen tater tots
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Optional: 1 cup frozen peas or green beans
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking until soft.
- Add ground beef to the skillet, seasoning with salt and pepper, and cook until browned. Drain any excess fat.
- Stir in the cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, and shredded cheddar cheese, mixing until well combined.
- Spread the beef mixture in an even layer in a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- If using frozen peas or green beans, sprinkle them on top of the beef mixture.
- Arrange the frozen tater tots evenly on top of the casserole.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the tater tots are crispy and golden brown.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra flavor, try adding a layer of bacon bits or sautéed mushrooms.
- You can substitute cream of chicken soup for cream of mushroom if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/6 of casserole)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg