Tater Tot Casserole: A Comforting Family Favorite!
Tater Tot Casserole is a comforting and easy family favorite that combines ground beef, mixed vegetables, and crispy tater tots, topped with melted cheddar cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 bag (32 oz) frozen tater tots
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with the chopped onion and minced garlic until the meat is fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in the cream of mushroom soup, frozen mixed vegetables, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well and let simmer for 5 minutes.
- Transfer the beef mixture to a greased 9×13 inch baking dish, spreading it evenly across the bottom.
- Layer the frozen tater tots on top of the beef mixture, arranging them in a single layer.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the tater tots.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden brown and crispy, and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
- Feel free to add other vegetables if desired.
- This dish can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
- Substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg