Tater Tot Casserole with Ground Beef
A classic Midwestern comfort dish with seasoned beef, creamy soup, cheddar cheese, and crispy tater tots. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 35 min
- Total Time: 50 min
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 bag (32 oz) frozen tater tots
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Mix in cream of mushroom soup and milk until combined.
- Spread the beef mixture in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the beef.
- Arrange tater tots in a single layer on top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, until tots are golden and crispy.
Notes
- Swap ground beef for ground turkey if preferred.
- Add frozen green beans or corn for extra veggies.
- Freeze leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 65mg