Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    1 hr

  • Total Time

    1 hr 10 mins

  • Servings

    6 people

  • Calories

    461 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    American

Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole

A cozy cheeseburger tater tot casserole is the perfect one-dish weeknight meal!

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Ingredients

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  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • 1 onion finely diced (about 1 cup, small, yellow
  • 2 cloves garlic minced (about 2 teaspoons total) (or use ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) diced tomatoes drained, petite, canned
  • 1 (8 ounce) tomato sauce canned
  • ¼ cup ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard prepared
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons dill pickle relish optional, or chopped dill pickles
  • kosher salt to taste
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 ½ cups cheddar cheese divided, grated
  • 21 ounces tater tots or more or less as needed, frozen, about 5 cups
  • parsley optional garnish; chopped (parsley and chive); sliced (green onions
  • chive
  • green onion

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. In a large cast iron skillet (or other oven-proof skillet), brown ground beef and onion over medium-high heat until the meat is no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute. Drain off excess grease.
  2. Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, ketchup, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a boil, and then reduce the heat so that the mixture is gently simmering. Simmer uncovered until the sauce thickens slightly, stirring occasionally, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from the heat. Stir in chopped pickles (if using) and 1 cup of the cheddar cheese. Taste and season with salt and pepper, if desired.
  3. Arrange the tater tots in a single layer on top of the beef mixture. Transfer to the oven and bake until the tater tots are golden brown and the filling is hot and bubbly, about 30 minutes. Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of cheese on top and continue baking until the cheese melts, about 5-10 more minutes. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley or chives.

Notes

  • If you don't have a cast iron skillet (or other oven-proof large skillet), transfer the hot filling to a 3-4 quart casserole dish before adding the tater tots on top.
  • Bake the casserole long enough so that the tater tots get really brown and crispy. This will help to prevent a soggy casserole.
  • You do not need to thaw the tater tots before assembling the casserole.
  • If you’d like the topping even crispier, transfer the dish to the broiler for a couple of minutes at the very end. Keep a close eye on it, though — the potatoes can burn quickly.
  • For even more flavor on top, sprinkle French fried onions over the tater tots during the final 5-10 minutes (at the same time that you add the extra cheese).
  • Garnish the casserole with chopped fresh herbs or sliced green onion for a bright, flavorful finishing touch. Good options include fresh parsley or chives. You might also like to add some more of your favorite burger toppings, such as diced red onion, extra pickles, chopped lettuce, or a drizzle of ketchup or mustard.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1/6 of the casserole Calories 461kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 40g (13%) Protein 27g (54%) Fat 23g (35%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g (24%) Monounsaturated Fat 7g (35%) Trans Fat 0.3g (15%) Cholesterol 75mg (25%) Sodium 1137mg (47%) Potassium 951mg (20%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 662IU (13%) Vitamin C 19mg (21%) Calcium 265mg (27%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 461 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/6 of the casserole
Calories 461kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 40g 13%
Protein 27g 54%
Fat 23g 35%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Monounsaturated Fat 7g 35%
Trans Fat 0.3g 15%
Cholesterol 75mg 25%
Sodium 1137mg 47%
Potassium 951mg 20%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin A 662IU 13%
Vitamin C 19mg 21%
Calcium 265mg 27%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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