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Tater Tot Casserole
Tater Tot Casserole is a baked layered dish featuring ground beef cooked with onions and a thickened savory sauce, topped with shredded cheddar cheese and a crispy tater tot crust. The casserole balances hearty meatiness with tender and crunchy textures. It is a comforting and filling one-pan meal often served as a family dinner.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
55 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings:
8
servings
Calories:
592 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef , (80/20)
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper coarse ground
- 1 yellow onion , chopped
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1/4 cup milk whole
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 cups cheddar cheese , shredded
- 32 ounces tater tots frozen
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Add the ground beef, salt and pepper to a large cast iron skillet on medium high heat and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Remove the ground beef and add in the onions, cooking for 5-7 minutes or until softened.
- Add in the flour and whisk for 15 seconds before adding in the beef broth, whole milk and Worcestershire sauce.
- Cook on medium heat for 2-3 minutes until thickened, add the beef back in and stir until combined.
- In a 9x13 pan layer the beef, then the cheese and finally line up the tater tots before baking for 45 minutes.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
592kcal
(30%)
Carbohydrates
34g
(11%)
Protein
31g
(62%)
Fat
37g
(57%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
(29%)
Monounsaturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
106mg
(35%)
Sodium
1059mg
(44%)
Potassium
719mg
(15%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
302IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
9mg
(10%)
Calcium
250mg
(25%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 592
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 592kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 37g | 57% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 106mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 1059mg | 44% |
| Potassium | 719mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 302IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 250mg | 25% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.