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Tater Tot Casserole with Ground Beef

Tater Tot Casserole with Ground Beef

This comforting casserole combines savory ground beef, creamy mushroom sauce, melted cheese, and crispy tater tots for a crowd-pleasing meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 portions
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 385
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 can cream of mushroom soup (10.5 oz)
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
  • 1 bag frozen tater tots (32 oz)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional seasonings garlic powder, paprika, or favorite spices

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • 9x13 Casserole dish
  • Mixing spoon

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef. Add diced onions and cook until they soften. Season with salt, pepper, and any optional spices like garlic powder or paprika. Drain any excess fat.
  3. Stir in the cream of mushroom soup and sour cream, mixing well with the beef. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until heated through.
  4. Grease a casserole dish and spread the beef mixture evenly across the bottom.
  5. Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the beef mixture.
  6. Arrange the frozen tater tots in a single layer on top of the cheese.
  7. Place the casserole in the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden and crispy.
  8. Remove the casserole from the oven and top with the remaining 1 cup of cheddar cheese. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  9. Let the casserole cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

For extra flavor, consider adding a dash of Worcestershire sauce to the beef mixture. You can use cream of chicken soup instead of cream of mushroom if preferred. Different cheese options work well such as Monterey Jack or a Mexican cheese blend.