Description
Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole brings comfort right to your dinner table with classic American flavors melted together. Hearty ground beef, crispy tots, and melty cheese create a crowd-pleasing meal that sparks smiles around the family table.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 lb ground beef
Dairy and Cheese:
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 10.5 oz cheddar cheese condensed soup
- 8 oz sour cream
- ½ cup milk
Supporting Ingredients:
- ½ cup cooked and chopped bacon
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 32 oz frozen tater tots
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray, ensuring complete surface coverage.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook 1 lb ground beef until completely browned, breaking it into small pieces.
- Drain any excess fat from the beef, then season with 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp salt, and ½ tsp black pepper.
- Fold 10.5 oz cheddar cheese soup, 8 oz sour cream, ½ cup chopped bacon, and ½ cup milk into the seasoned beef mixture.
- Transfer the combined beef mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly across the bottom.
- Arrange 32 oz frozen tater tots in a single layer across the beef mixture, covering the entire surface.
- Sprinkle 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese generously over the tater tots, ensuring complete coverage.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, watching for golden-brown edges and bubbling cheese.
- Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow the dish to set.
Notes
- For a leaner version, swap ground beef for ground turkey or chicken to reduce fat content.
- Crisp up the bacon beforehand to add extra crunch and smoky flavor to the casserole.
- Customize the seasoning by adding diced jalapeños or green chilies for a spicy kick.
- If watching sodium intake, use low-sodium soup and reduced-fat cheese to lighten the dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 700 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 50 g
- Saturated Fat: 22 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg