Description
Tater Tot Casserole is the ultimate comfort food that combines crispy tater tots with a savory, creamy filling. This dish is perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings, offering a delightful blend of flavors and textures that will satisfy everyone’s cravings. With minimal prep time and easy-to-find ingredients, you can whip up this crowd-pleaser in no time. Enjoy it fresh from the oven and watch as it becomes the star of your meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 32 oz frozen tater tots
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 10.5 oz can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: garlic powder, paprika for seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with chopped onions until tender; drain excess fat.
- In a bowl, mix cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, and seasonings until smooth. Stir in the beef mixture.
- In a greased baking dish, layer half of the tater tots, followed by half of the meat mixture and half of the cheese. Repeat layers.
- Bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
- Let sit for 10 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 casserole (approximately 220g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, mix in your favorite vegetables like bell peppers or spinach. - Swap out cheddar cheese for Monterey Jack or pepper jack for a spicy twist. - To achieve maximum crispiness, ensure tater tots are in a single layer while baking.