Description
A comforting and easy-to-make Tater Tots Casserole featuring a savory ground beef and mushroom soup base layered with crispy tater tots and melted cheddar cheese, perfect for a hearty family meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef Mixture
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
Topping
- 1 bag (32 oz) frozen tater tots
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the casserole.
- Cook Beef and Onion: In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef together with the chopped onion until fully cooked. Drain any excess fat carefully to avoid grease in the casserole.
- Mix Beef with Soup and Sour Cream: Stir in the cream of mushroom soup and sour cream into the browned beef mixture. Season with salt and pepper to your taste, mixing everything evenly.
- Assemble Base Layer: Transfer this beef mixture into a 9×13-inch baking dish and spread it out evenly to form the casserole’s base.
- Add Tater Tots: Layer the frozen tater tots evenly on top of the beef mixture, covering the entire surface.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the tater tot layer to create a cheesy topping.
- Bake the Casserole: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for about 30 minutes, or until the tater tots turn golden brown and the casserole is hot and bubbly.
Notes
- You can substitute the cream of mushroom soup with cream of chicken or celery soup for a different flavor.
- Adding vegetables like green beans or corn to the beef mixture can make the casserole more nutritious.
- For a crispier top, you can broil the casserole for 2-3 minutes after baking, watching closely to prevent burning.
- Sour cream adds creaminess but can be replaced with Greek yogurt for a healthier twist.
- Make sure to thaw the tater tots slightly if your oven runs cooler for even cooking.
