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Tater Tot Casserole with Ground Beef

Tater Tot Casserole with Ground Beef: Easy Comfort Food Delight

This Tater Tot Casserole combines savory ground beef, creamy mushroom sauce, melted cheese, and crispy tater tots for an easy, crowd-pleasing meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 650 kcal

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • casserole dish

Ingredients
  

Meat and Dairy

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided

Vegetables

  • 1 small onion, diced

Frozen Foods

  • 1 bag (32 oz) frozen tater tots

Seasonings

  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste
  • optional seasonings garlic powder, paprika, or any favorite spices

Instructions
 

Cooking Steps

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • 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. Drain any excess fat.
  • Stir in the cream of mushroom soup and sour cream, mixing well with the beef. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until heated through.
  • Grease a casserole dish and spread the beef mixture evenly across the bottom.
  • Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the beef mixture.
  • Arrange the frozen tater tots in a single layer on top of the cheese.
  • Place the casserole in the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden and crispy.
  • 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.
  • Let the casserole cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Optional garnishes include chopped parsley or green onions. Consider adding a dash of Worcestershire sauce for extra flavor or sprinkling with bacon bits after baking. Serve with a side salad or steamed vegetables for a complete dinner.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 35gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Casserole, comfort food, Easy Dinner, Ground Beef, Tater Tot Casserole, Weeknight Meal
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