Cheesy Tater Tot Casserole
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
787 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Cheesy Tater Tot Casserole
Description
Cheesy Tater Tot Casserole starts with seasoned ground beef cooked with diced onions and garlic, then layered in a baking dish. A sauce made by sautéing mushrooms and onions, thickened with flour and combined with heavy cream and sour cream, adds a smooth, rich element. This sauce spreads over the beef base, covered with shredded cheddar cheese, green beans, and more cheese, providing flavor and moisture. The final layer of frozen tater tots arranged on top crisps in the oven, giving a crunchy contrast to the creamy filling beneath. Baked at 375°F, the tater tots get golden edges while the casserole heats through, melding savory flavors and textures.
The casserole is suitable for serving as a main course for gatherings or family dinners. Its combination of protein, green beans, and potatoes creates a satisfying meal. The use of Worcestershire sauce in the beef adds a subtle umami note, and the cheddar cheese brings comforting sharpness. This layered dish has a hearty and familiar profile that many home cooks enjoy.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs ground beef
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 onion diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 cups mushrooms sliced
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 cans green beans drained, 15 oz each
- 4 cups cheddar cheese shredded
- 32 oz tater tots you will not use all, frozen
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375F.
- Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Set aside.
- Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season with salt and pepper, and add Worcestershire sauce.
- Drain excess fat and transfer cooked beef to the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Distribute evenly.
- Add the onions and mushrooms to the skillet and sauté for 4 to 5 minutes until translucent.
- Add the garlic and cook, stirring frequently, for an additional minute.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add flour and stir to combine to make a roux.
- Add heavy cream little by little and stir to combine. Taste and adjust for salt and pepper. Let it simmer for 1 minute.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in sour cream. Remove from heat and spread the mixture on top of the beef.
- Top with 2 cups of cheddar cheese. Top with green beans and another 2 cups of cheddar cheese.
- Finally, top with frozen tater tots, arranging them one next to each other over the whole surface of the casserole.
- Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until tater tots are golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 787 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 787kcal | 39% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 38g | 76% |
| Fat | 54g | 83% |
| Saturated Fat | 24g | 120% |
| Cholesterol | 149mg | 50% |
| Sodium | 965mg | 40% |
| Potassium | 866mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 685IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 10.4mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 520mg | 52% |
| Iron | 3.5mg | 19% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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