Description

This Cheesy Ground Beef Tater Tot Casserole is the epitome of comfort food, featuring seasoned ground beef, creamy mushroom soup, and crispy tater tots topped with melted cheddar cheese.

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef

1 small onion, chopped

1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup

1/2 cup sour cream

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon onion powder

Salt and pepper to taste

1 package (32 oz) frozen tater tots

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain any excess fat.
Add the chopped onion to the skillet and sauté for about 3 minutes until softened.
Stir in the cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix everything well until fully combined.
Spread the beef mixture evenly in the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Top the beef mixture with a layer of frozen tater tots.
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the tater tots.
Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden brown and the casserole is hot and bubbly.
Let the casserole sit for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

You can substitute the cheddar cheese with mozzarella, Monterey Jack, or a blend of cheeses.

If you want to use fresh potatoes instead of tater tots, cube and bake or fry them first for a similar texture.

This casserole can be assembled ahead of time and stored in the fridge for up to a day before baking.

This dish can be frozen for up to 3 months; bake from frozen for about 45-60 minutes at 375°F (190°C).

For a vegetarian option, substitute ground beef with lentils or plant-based protein, and add extra vegetables like peas or bell peppers.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Casserole
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 450
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 700mg
Fat: 28g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 1g
Carbohydrates: 34g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 23g
Cholesterol: 55mg