Simple and Delicious Tater Tot Casserole Recipe
This Simple and Delicious Tater Tot Casserole is a comforting one-dish meal that's perfect for family dinners. It combines seasoned ground beef, creamy soup, and crispy tater tots for a hearty and satisfying dish.
Equipment
- 1 oven
- 1 9x13 inch baking dish
- 1 skillet
- 1 mixing spoon
- 1 set measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup 10.5 oz
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 bag frozen tater tots 32 oz
- to taste chopped green onions Optional for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until fully browned. Drain any excess grease.
- Stir in the cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined. Remove from heat.
- In a prepared 9x13 inch baking dish, spread the ground beef mixture evenly on the bottom.
- Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the beef mixture.
- Layer the frozen tater tots on top of the cheese in an even layer.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
- Remove the casserole from the oven and sprinkle the remaining cup of shredded cheddar cheese on top of the tater tots.
- Return the casserole to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let it cool for a few minutes, then garnish with chopped green onions if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
You can customize this casserole by adding vegetables such as mixed frozen veggies or fresh diced bell peppers to the ground beef mixture.
For a spicier version, consider adding jalapeños or hot sauce to the mixture before baking. Enjoy your Simple and Delicious Tater Tot Casserole!