Tater Tot Casserole Recipe
User Reviews
4.7
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
40 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
364 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Tater Tot Casserole Recipe
Description
This casserole blends cooked ground beef, onion, and garlic with golden mushroom soup to make a flavorful, creamy layer in an 8x8 or 9x9 baking dish. Sharp cheddar cheese is sprinkled atop the beef mixture, adding melted richness below the crispy topping.
Frozen tater tots form the top layer, covering the cheese beneath, and are sprinkled with additional cheddar to enhance the golden color and add sharpness. Baking at 350ºF for about 40 minutes heats the casserole through and crisps the tots nicely.
The dish serves well as a main course, offering a mix of textures from tender meat to crispy tater tots, and can be served straight from the oven for family dinners or casual gatherings.
The recipe yields six servings, and calorie estimates depend on brands of ingredients. Draining off excess fat after browning the beef helps control richness and texture in the final casserole.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- ¼ cup onion diced
- ½ teaspoon garlic minced
- 10.5 ounces golden mushroom soup undiluted (1 can)
- 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese divided, shredded sharp
- 10-14 ounces tater tots or golden crispy crowns, frozen
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350º Fahrenheit.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef, onion and garlic. Cook and stir until the beef is no longer pink. Drain off any fat.
- Add the undiluted golden mushroom soup and stir to coat.
- Spray an 8x8 or 9x9” baking pan with cooking spray.
- Add the ground beef mixture to the pan and spread it out evenly.
- Sprinkle one cup of shredded cheddar over the ground beef.
- Place tater tots over the top of the cheese, covering the entire top of the casserole.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the tater tots.
- Bake for 40 minutes or until heated through.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Drain fat after browning ground beef to reduce excess grease in the casserole.
- Use undiluted golden mushroom soup for a creamy consistency that binds the beef layer.
- Shredded sharp cheddar cheese is divided, with half mixed in and half reserved to top the tater tots for better melting and texture contrast.
- Choose frozen tater tots or golden crispy crowns to evenly cover the casserole and achieve a crisp topping after baking.
- Serve the casserole hot immediately after baking for best texture and flavor.
- The recipe is designed for 6 servings; calorie counts vary by ingredient brands.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 364 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 364kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 81mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 780mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 469mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 285IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 223mg | 22% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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