Description
This Cheesy Ground Beef Tater Tot Casserole is a hearty and comforting dish perfect for an easy weeknight dinner. Featuring a savory mixture of ground beef, onion, garlic, creamy mushroom soup, sour cream, and cheddar cheese, topped with crispy golden tater tots, it delivers a satisfying blend of flavors and textures everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Vegetables
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Dairy and Sauces
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (plus more for topping)
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Seasonings
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Others
- 1 bag (32 oz) frozen tater tots
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it’s fully heated by the time your casserole is assembled.
- Cook Ground Beef and Onion: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and diced onion together until the beef is browned and the onion becomes soft, about 6–8 minutes. Drain any excess fat to keep the casserole from being greasy.
- Add Garlic and Seasonings: Stir in the minced garlic, salt, and black pepper and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Mix Creamy Ingredients: Add the cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, and Worcestershire sauce to the skillet. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined and creamy.
- Assemble Casserole: Transfer the beef mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish and spread it out evenly. Then arrange the frozen tater tots in a single layer on top of the beef mixture.
- Bake: Place the casserole uncovered in the preheated oven and bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden brown and crispy.
- Add Additional Cheese: In the last 5 minutes of baking, sprinkle extra shredded cheddar cheese on top if desired for an extra cheesy crust.
- Garnish and Serve: After baking, optionally garnish with chopped parsley for a fresh touch before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add frozen peas, corn, or green beans to the beef mixture for added vegetables and nutrition.
- Swap the cream of mushroom soup with cream of cheddar or cream of chicken soup to vary the flavor profile of the casserole.
- Use gluten-free cream soup and tater tots to make this recipe suitable for a gluten-free diet.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
