Description
Grab your fork and dive into this cheesy tater tot casserole that brings comfort straight from the heartland. Ground beef, crispy tots, and melted cheese create a crowd-pleasing dinner your family will devour in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound ground beef
Primary Produce:
- 1 small onion (diced)
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 can (10.75 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1 bag (32 ounces) frozen tater tots
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Crank your oven to a toasty 375°F and grab a 9×13-inch baking dish to grease thoroughly.
- Grab your skillet and toss in 1 pound ground beef with 1 small diced onion, cooking over medium heat until the meat browns completely and onions turn translucent.
- Drain away any excess grease from the meat mixture, then stir in the entire 10.75-ounce can of cream of mushroom soup, seasoning with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Spread the beef and soup mixture evenly across the bottom of your prepared baking dish, creating a smooth foundation.
- Sprinkle the entire 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese generously over the beef layer, ensuring complete coverage.
- Open your 32-ounce bag of frozen tater tots and carefully arrange them in a neat, single layer across the cheesy surface.
- Slide the casserole into the preheated 375°F oven and bake for precisely 35 minutes, watching for golden brown, crispy tots.
- Remove from the oven and allow the casserole to rest for 5 minutes before serving your hearty creation.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding diced bell peppers or minced garlic to the ground beef while cooking.
- If avoiding dairy, substitute the cheddar cheese with dairy-free cheese alternatives or nutritional yeast.
- Make sure to drain the ground beef thoroughly to prevent a greasy casserole and ensure crispy tater tots.
- Gluten-free diets can use gluten-free cream of mushroom soup and check that the tater tots are gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 to 8
- Calories: 430 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg