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Tater Tot Casserole

Ultimate Tater Tot Casserole for Cozy Family Dinners

This Tater Tot Casserole combines savory ground beef, crispy tater tots, and a creamy sauce, perfect for family dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef Mixture
  • 1 lb Ground Beef Can substitute with ground turkey
  • 1 medium Onion (diced) Can use shallots or leeks for variety
  • 1 can Cream of Mushroom Soup Can swap for cream of chicken or homemade sauce
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream Opt for Greek yogurt for a lighter version
For the Casserole
  • 32 oz Frozen Tater Tots Keep frozen until ready to use
  • 2 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese Consider a blend of mozzarella and Monterey Jack
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • 9x13-inch baking dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Hearty Tater Tot Casserole
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook 1 lb of ground beef and 1 diced onion for 5-7 minutes until browned and softened.
  3. Stir in 1 can of cream of mushroom soup and 1/2 cup of sour cream into the beef mixture, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  4. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and spread the creamy beef mixture evenly at the bottom.
  5. Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the beef mixture.
  6. Arrange 32 oz of frozen tater tots in a single layer on top of the cheese.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the tater tots are golden and crispy.
  8. Sprinkle the remaining cup of cheddar cheese over the tater tots and bake for an additional 5 minutes.
  9. Let the casserole cool for about 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 10mg

Notes

This recipe is perfect for customizing with different meats or veggies to suit your taste.

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