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Tater Tot Casserole with Ground Beef and Cheddar Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 to 4 servings
  • Category: Casserole
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Tater Tot Casserole with Ground Beef is a comforting, hearty dish featuring a creamy beef and mushroom soup base topped with crispy golden tater tots and melted cheddar cheese. Perfect for a family dinner, this easy-to-make casserole combines savory flavors and satisfying textures baked to perfection in the oven.

Ingredients

Beef Mixture

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Topping

  • 1 bag (32 oz) frozen tater tots
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
  2. Cook the Ground Beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef, breaking it apart as it cooks until browned. Drain any excess fat to reduce greasiness.
  3. Sauté the Onion: Add the chopped onion to the skillet with the beef and cook for 2-3 minutes until the onion softens and becomes translucent.
  4. Make the Creamy Beef Mixture: Stir in the cream of mushroom soup and milk into the beef and onion mixture. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to combine flavors and heat through.
  5. Assemble the Casserole: Spread the creamy beef mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish. Layer the frozen tater tots evenly over the top, ensuring full coverage.
  6. Bake the Casserole: Place the dish in the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the tater tots become golden brown and crispy on the edges.
  7. Add Cheese and Final Bake: Remove the casserole from the oven and sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the tater tots. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes or until the cheese has melted and is bubbly.
  8. Serve and Enjoy: Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving to allow it to set slightly. Serve warm for a hearty and delicious meal.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, you can add garlic or your favorite herbs when cooking the beef.
  • Substitute cream of mushroom soup with cream of chicken or celery soup based on preference.
  • You can add frozen peas or corn to the beef mixture for more veggies.
  • Use reduced-fat cheese and milk to make the dish lighter.
  • This casserole can be prepared ahead and refrigerated; bake when ready.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/tater-tot-casserole-with-ground-beef-and-cheddar-recipe/