Easy Tater Tot Hotdish
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4.9
Easy Tater Tot Hotdish
Description
Easy Tater Tot Hotdish builds on a base of lean ground beef cooked with diced onions, combined with mixed vegetables and a cream of mushroom soup mixture enhanced with sour cream, milk, garlic, and dry mustard powders for flavor. The mixture is layered in a casserole dish with tater tots arranged on top, then sprinkled with shredded cheddar cheese. Baking first covered and then uncovered allows the topping to become golden and crispy while the filling stays moist and flavorful.
The final dish offers a hearty combination of savory beef, vegetables, and creamy sauce beneath a crispy, cheesy tater tot crust. It suits casual meals and feeds a crowd, providing a balanced plate of protein, vegetables, and carbs. The tomato-less sauce keeps the flavors straightforward but hearty.
Because it uses frozen tater tots and a canned soup base, it is convenient to assemble, making it suitable for weekday dinners or make-ahead meals for reheating. The casserole can be served directly from the baking dish and pairs well with simple sides like a green salad.
Ingredients
- 1 bag tater tots approx 32 oz
- 1 pound ground beef lean
- 1 small onion diced
- 2 cups mixed vegetables fresh or frozen
- 10.5 ounces condensed cream of mushroom soup 1 can
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup milk
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard powder
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 2 ½ cups cheddar cheese divided, shredded
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F and grease a 9x13" casserole dish.
- Brown ground beef and onion over medium heat until no pink remains. Drain any fat.
- In a bowl mix together soup, sour cream, milk, garlic powder, dry mustard, ½ cup of cheese, and salt and pepper.
- Mix together beef, soup mixture, and mixed vegetables in the casserole dish. Layer tater tots on top and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
- Cover and cook for 30 minutes. Remove foil and cook an additional 20 minutes or until golden and bubbly.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 551 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1.5cups | |
| Calories | 551 | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 34g | 52% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Cholesterol | 85mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 902mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 877mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 2768IU | 55% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 346mg | 35% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
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