Description
Tater tot casserole with ground beef is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly evenings. This hearty dish features layers of savory ground beef, creamy mushroom soup, and crispy tater tots topped with melted cheddar cheese. It’s not only easy to prepare but also brings back fond memories of family dinners. Ideal for cozy nights in or entertaining guests, each bite offers a delightful mix of flavors and textures that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef (85% lean)
- 32 oz frozen tater tots
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 10.5 oz can cream of mushroom soup
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef and diced onion for 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat and season with salt and pepper.
- Stir in cream of mushroom soup until well combined and simmer for an additional minute.
- Spread the beef mixture evenly in a greased baking dish and layer the frozen tater tots on top.
- Generously sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the tater tots.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until the tater tots are golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 casserole (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 55mg