Description
Tater tot casserole with ground beef is a cozy family dinner with creamy beef, melty cheese, and crispy golden tots baked until perfectly comforting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 lbs ground beef
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 bag frozen tater tots
- 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Brown ground beef with onion and garlic in a large skillet until no pink remains, then drain well.
- Stir in Worcestershire sauce, cream of mushroom soup, milk, sour cream, salt, and black pepper until creamy.
- Spread the beef mixture into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish and sprinkle with part of the cheddar cheese.
- Arrange frozen tater tots in an even layer on top.
- Bake uncovered for 35 minutes, add remaining cheese, then bake 10 to 15 minutes more until golden and bubbling.
- Rest 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheat in the oven for the crispiest tater tots.
You can add corn, peas, or green beans to the beef layer for an easy variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Comfort Food, Family Dinner
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American, Family Heritage
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg