Description
This comforting Tater Tot Casserole with Ground Beef combines savory ground beef, creamy mushroom sauce, melted cheese, and crispy tater tots for a crowd-pleasing meal. Easy to make and perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional seasonings: garlic powder, paprika
Cream Sauce:
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1 bag (32 oz) frozen tater tots
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the ground beef: Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced onions and season with salt, pepper, and optional spices. Drain excess fat.
- Combine with cream sauce: Mix in the cream of mushroom soup and sour cream with the beef. Cook until heated through.
- Layer in the casserole dish: Grease a casserole dish and spread the beef mixture evenly.
- Add cheese layer: Sprinkle 1 cup of cheddar cheese over the beef.
- Add tater tots: Arrange frozen tater tots in a single layer on top of the cheese.
- Bake: Bake for 25-30 minutes until tater tots are golden and crispy.
- Add final cheese layer: Top with the remaining cheddar cheese and bake for 5 more minutes.
- Serve: Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Optional garnishes: chopped parsley or green onions for a fresh touch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
