Description
This Tater Tot Casserole with Ground Beef is a comforting and delicious dish that combines savory ground beef, creamy mushroom sauce, melted cheese, and crispy tater tots. Perfect for a family dinner or a potluck gathering, this casserole is sure to be a crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional seasonings: garlic powder, paprika, or any favorite spices
Cream Sauce:
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- ½ 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 cream of mushroom soup and sour cream with the beef. Cook until heated through.
- Layer in 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 tater tots in a single layer on top of the cheese.
- Bake: Bake for 25-30 minutes until tater tots are crispy.
- Add final cheese layer: Top with remaining cheddar cheese and bake until melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Optional garnishes: Chopped parsley or green onions
- For extra flavor: Add Worcestershire sauce to the beef mixture
- Make it a full meal: Serve with a side salad or steamed vegetables
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
