Crock Pot Tator Tot Casserole
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
2 hrs
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Total Time
2 hrs 15 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
842 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Crock Pot Tator Tot Casserole
Description
The casserole starts with browned ground beef mixed with cream of mushroom soup, garlic, salt, and pepper, providing a creamy, savory filling. Half of the shredded cheddar cheese is stirred in early, integrating cheesy flavor, while frozen tator tots are spread over the top to add a crispy, golden surface once cooked.
Cooking on low heat in a crock pot for several hours lets the ingredients meld and the tator tots freeze-thaw without becoming soggy. Adding the remaining cheese near the end gives a melted, browned finish. The casserole combines multiple textures—from creamy beef mixture to crispy golden tater tots—making it filling and flavorful with minimal effort.
This flexible casserole can be modified by adding taco seasoning and other ingredients to alter the flavor profile. It suits casual dinners and can be made ahead or reheated easily.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef browned
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons black pepper
- 16 oz tator tots frozen, package
- 3 cups cheddar cheese shredded
Instructions
- Brown ground beef and add the browned beef to the crock pot.
- Stir in the cream of mushroom soup, minced garlic, salt and pepper.
- Top with half of the cheese.
- Then spread out the tator tops evenly over the crock pot.
- Cover and cook on low for 2-3 hours. Or cook on high but reduce cooking time.
- 30 minutes before you are ready to eat top with the remaining shredded cheddar cheese.
- Salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
- You can enhance creaminess by adding an extra can of cream of mushroom soup.
- For a taco variation, add taco seasoning and a can of Rotel or salsa to the beef mixture.
- Cooking on low for 2-3 hours yields tender results; adjust time if cooking on high.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 842 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 842kcal | 42% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 44g | 88% |
| Fat | 61g | 94% |
| Saturated Fat | 27g | 135% |
| Cholesterol | 169mg | 56% |
| Sodium | 1571mg | 65% |
| Potassium | 861mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 565IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 4.8mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 446mg | 45% |
| Iron | 4.7mg | 26% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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