Description
This cheesy ground beef and tater tot casserole is the ultimate comfort food made with crispy tater tots, savory ground beef, and gooey cheddar cheese. Perfect for family dinners, this easy beef casserole is creamy, hearty, and always a crowd-pleaser. Try this easy dinner recipe today!
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 bag (32 oz) frozen tater tots
Instructions
1. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef and chopped onion until browned and onion is translucent.
2. Add garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the beef mixture. Stir to combine.
3. Mix in cream of mushroom soup and stir until everything is heated through.
4. Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
5. Spread beef mixture evenly in the baking dish.
6. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the beef layer.
7. Arrange frozen tater tots in a single layer on top.
8. Bake uncovered for 40 to 45 minutes or until tater tots are golden and the cheese is bubbly.
9. Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Use frozen tater tots directly from the bag; no need to thaw.
For extra richness, swap cheddar for a cheddar-jack cheese blend.
You can add mixed vegetables like peas and carrots for added nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (based on 8 servings)
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 880 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg