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Homemade Tater Tot Casserole in a white dish with crispy golden tots, melted cheese, ground beef, and fresh parsley, with a spoon lifting a cheesy serving in a cozy kitchen setting.

Tater Tot Casserole

This tater tot casserole is a no-fail, crowd-pleasing dinner made with pantry and freezer staples. It’s creamy, cheesy, crispy on top, and perfect for busy nights, picky eaters, and leftovers that actually taste better the next day.
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Course: dinner
Cuisine: American
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Cooling Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 7
Calories: 410kcal
Cost: $13

Equipment

  • 1 9x13 baking dish (greased)
  • 1 Large skillet (for browning ground beef)
  • 1 Can opener (for the soup)
  • 1 Mixing spoon (or spatula)

Ingredients

The Basics:

  • 1 lb Ground beef
  • 1 bag Frozen tater tots (about 32 oz)
  • 1 can Cream of mushroom soup - (10.5 oz)
  • 1–2 cups Shredded cheese - cheddar or your choice
  • 1–1½ cups Frozen mixed vegetables - no need to thaw
  • 1 Onion - diced
  • Salt and pepper - to taste

Makes It Better:

  • ½ cup Sour cream - optional
  • ½ teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 2–3 tablespoon Milk or broth - only if mixture is too thick
  • ½–1 cup Extra cheese - for topping

Instructions

  • In a large skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned. Add diced onion and cook until soft. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Drain the grease.
    Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef in the hot skillet until completely browned and crumbly, 7 to 10 minutes. Stir in condensed soup; season with salt and black pepper.
  • Stir in cream of mushroom soup, frozen vegetables, and sour cream (if using). Add a splash of milk or broth if the mixture seems too thick.
  • Let the mixture cool for about 10 minutes to prevent soggy tots.
  • Spread meat mixture into a greased 9x13 baking dish. Sprinkle with shredded cheese. Poke holes in the frozen tater tots and arrange them evenly on top.
    Transfer beef mixture to a 9x13-inch baking dish; layer tater tots evenly on top and sprinkle with Cheddar cheese.
  • Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 30–35 minutes, until tots are golden and crispy. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
    Bake in the preheated oven until tater tots are golden brown and hot, 30 to 45 minutes.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes.Feel free to add more of your favorite toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1casserole | Calories: 410kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 820mg | Potassium: 480mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 800IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 200mg | Iron: 2.2mg