Description
This comforting tater tot casserole combines seasoned ground beef, creamy mushroom sauce, melted cheddar cheese, and crispy tater tots for an easy family-friendly dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1 bag (32 oz) frozen tater tots
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Optional garlic powder or paprika
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add diced onion and cook until softened.
- Season with salt, pepper, and optional spices.
- Drain excess fat from the skillet.
- Stir in cream of mushroom soup and sour cream.
- Spread beef mixture into a greased casserole dish.
- Sprinkle with 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese.
- Arrange frozen tater tots in a single layer on top.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until golden.
- Top with remaining cheese and bake 5 minutes more.
- Rest 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Garnish with chopped parsley or green onions if desired.
- Add Worcestershire sauce for extra savory flavor.
- Serve with a side salad or steamed vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 980
- Fat: 34
- Saturated Fat: 14
- Unsaturated Fat: 17
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 32
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 24
- Cholesterol: 95