PrintClassic Tater Tot Casserole
A simple and comforting ground beef casserole topped with crispy tater tots and melted cheddar cheese. This easy dish is perfect for weeknight family dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Total Time: 45 min
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 bag (16 ounces) frozen tater tots
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef and chopped onion over medium heat. Drain off any excess grease.
- Stir in the condensed cream of mushroom soup, milk, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Pour the beef mixture into a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Arrange the frozen tater tots evenly over the beef mixture.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the tater tots.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden brown and crispy, and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a make-ahead option, assemble the casserole but do not bake. Cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Add an extra 5-10 minutes to the baking time if baking from chilled.
- You can add a layer of canned green beans or corn over the beef mixture before adding the tater tots for extra vegetables.
- This casserole freezes well. Let it cool completely, then wrap tightly and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and bake as directed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg