Hearty Tater Tot Casserole
This super easy Hearty Tater Tot Casserole is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for a weeknight family meal. Featuring a savory ground beef and onion base, creamy mushroom sauce, a layer of melted cheese, and a crispy golden tater tot topping, it's a dish that's sure to satisfy even the pickiest eaters. Made with common supermarket ingredients and minimal prep, this baked casserole delivers maximum flavor with minimal effort.
1Ingredients
- 1 lbLean ground beef
- 1 medium, dicedMedium yellow onion
- 10.5 oz canCondensed cream of mushroom soup
- 0.5 cupMilk
- 1.5 cupsShredded cheddar cheese
- 32 oz bagFrozen tater tots
- 0.5 teaspoonSalt
- 0.3 teaspoonBlack pepper
2Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
⏱ 5 min - 2
In a large skillet, brown the ground beef and diced onion over medium heat until the beef is fully cooked and the onion is softened. Drain any excess grease.
⏱ 10 min - 3
Stir in the condensed cream of mushroom soup, milk, salt, and black pepper into the beef mixture. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is heated through and well combined.
⏱ 3 min - 4
Pour the beef and soup mixture evenly into a 9x13 inch (23x33 cm) baking dish.
⏱ 1 min - 5
Evenly sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the beef mixture.
⏱ 1 min - 6
Arrange the frozen tater tots in a single layer over the cheese, covering the entire surface.
⏱ 2 min - 7
Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden brown and crispy, and the casserole is bubbly around the edges.
⏱ 35 min - 8
Remove the casserole from the oven and let it stand for 5 minutes before serving to allow it to set.
⏱ 5 min