Tater Tot Casserole with Ground Beef
A nostalgic and hearty tater tot casserole combining layers of creamy beef, cheese, and a crunchy tater tot topping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Standard
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1 bag (32 oz) frozen tater tots
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Brown the ground beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef and diced onion. Cook until the meat is browned and the onion is softened—about 5-7 minutes.
- Mix the creamy goodness: Stir in the cream of mushroom soup and sour cream. Season with salt and pepper.
- Build the layers: Spread half of the beef mixture in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle one cup of shredded cheddar cheese on top, then layer the remaining beef mixture and top with the rest of the cheese.
- Get tater-totty!: Arrange the frozen tater tots in a single layer over the top of the casserole.
- Bake it up: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for about 30-35 minutes or until the tater tots are golden brown and crispy.
- Cool and serve: Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Feel free to customize with added spices or different cheeses. Leftovers taste even better the next day!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: casserole, comfort food, tater tots, beef, family recipe