Tater Tot Casserole
Tater Tot Casserole layers savory ground beef, creamy mushroom sauce, and golden, crispy tots for a crowd-pleasing comfort classic.
Course: BrunchCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy
Servings
4
servingsPrep time
30
minutesCooking time
40
minutesCalories
300
kcalTotal time
1
hour10
minutesIngredients
1 pound ground beef
1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup
0.5 cup milk
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 pounds frozen tater tots
1 teaspoon salt
0.5 teaspoon black pepper
1 small onion, finely chopped
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and chopped onion until the beef is browned and onions are soft, about 6-8 minutes.
- Drain the excess fat from the skillet, then add salt and pepper to the beef mixture to enhance the flavor.
- In a large bowl, combine the cream of mushroom soup and milk, stirring until smooth, creating a creamy sauce.
- Add the beef mixture to the sauce, mixing well to evenly coat the beef with the creamy mixture.
- Spread the beef and sauce mixture in an even layer in the prepared baking dish to ensure an even cooking process.
- Top the beef layer with an even layer of shredded cheddar cheese, covering the entire surface for a cheesy topping.
- Arrange the frozen tater tots on top of the cheese layer in a single layer, completely covering the cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, until the tater tots are golden brown and crispy, and the cheese is bubbly.
- Allow the casserole to cool slightly for a few minutes before serving to let the layers set.
Nutrition Facts
- Total number of serves: 4
- Calories: 250kcal
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 620mg
- Potassium: 400mg
- Sugar: 8g
- Protein: 6g
- Calcium: 60mg
- Iron: 2mg
This Tater Tot Casserole is comfort food done brunch-style. A creamy beef and onion base gets topped with sharp cheddar and crispy tater tots for the ultimate golden, gooey bite. Simple to make and endlessly satisfying, this dish is a hearty, nostalgic favorite that always disappears fast—seconds are basically guaranteed.
