Description
Tater Tot Casserole is the ultimate comfort food that combines savory ground beef, creamy mushroom soup, and crispy tater tots into a warm, hearty dish. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this easy-to-make recipe guarantees smiles around the dinner table while evoking nostalgic memories of home-cooked meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 32 oz frozen tater tots
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked; drain excess grease.
- Stir in onion powder, salt, pepper, and cream of mushroom soup until well mixed.
- Spread the beef mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- Arrange tater tots over the beef mixture.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until tater tots are golden brown and crispy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Add vegetables like bell peppers or spinach for added nutrition. Experiment with different types of cheese or seasoning blends for extra flavor. To make ahead, assemble the casserole without baking and refrigerate overnight; just add additional cooking time.