Tater Tot Casserole With Ground Beef Recipe
Tater Tot Casserole with Ground Beef is a comforting dish featuring crispy tater tots, seasoned ground beef, creamy mushroom soup, and cheddar cheese. Optional veggies like peas or green beans add extra nutrition to this satisfying family meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 package (32 oz) frozen tater tots
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Optional: 1 cup frozen peas or green beans
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Heat olive oil in a skillet, add chopped onion, and sauté until softened.
- Add garlic and ground beef. Cook until browned, season with salt and pepper, then drain excess fat.
- Stir in the cream of mushroom soup and sour cream. Add peas or green beans if using.
- Transfer mixture to a baking dish, top with cheddar cheese, and layer frozen tater tots evenly on top.
- Bake in preheated oven for 35-40 minutes or until tater tots are golden and crispy.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- You can substitute cream of chicken soup if you prefer a different flavor.
- For added crunch, top with fried onions or extra cheese during the last 10 minutes of baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg