Description
A warm and comforting Tater Tot Casserole made with ground beef, creamy mushroom sauce, and crispy tater tots, perfect for weeknight dinners.
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
- Optional seasonings: garlic powder, paprika, or any favorite spices
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef. Add diced onions and cook until softened. Season with salt, pepper, and optional spices. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in the cream of mushroom soup and sour cream, mix well, and cook for another 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Grease a casserole dish and spread the beef mixture evenly across the bottom.
- Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the beef mixture.
- Arrange the frozen tater tots in a single layer on top of the cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden and crispy.
- Top with the remaining 1 cup of cheddar cheese and bake for an additional 5 minutes, until melted and bubbly.
- Let it cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Serve with a side salad or pickles to add a contrasting crunch. This casserole can be customized with different vegetables or cheeses.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg