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Best Cheesy Ground Beef Tater Tot Casserole Recipe

  • Author: Sarah Wasserman
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Description

A cozy, cheesy ground beef tater tot casserole with a creamy filling and crispy tater tot topping. Perfect for busy weeknights and comfort food cravings.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 pound ground beef (80/20)
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of mushroom soup
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables
  • 1 bag (32 ounces) frozen tater tots
  • 2 cups shredded cheese (sharp cheddar and Monterey Jack mix)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef, breaking it into large chunks, until no longer pink (6-8 minutes). Leave about 1 tablespoon of fat in the pan.
  3. Add diced onion to the skillet and cook 3-4 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Reduce heat to low. Stir in cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, and milk until smooth and well combined.
  5. Add Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir and let simmer 2-3 minutes. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  6. Stir in frozen mixed vegetables.
  7. Pour the beef mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread into an even layer.
  8. Sprinkle 1 1/2 cups of shredded cheese evenly over the beef mixture.
  9. Arrange frozen tater tots in a single layer on top of the cheese.
  10. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.
  11. Remove foil and bake for another 15-20 minutes, until tater tots are golden brown and edges are bubbling. For extra crispiness, broil for 2-3 minutes.
  12. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup cheese over the top and bake 2-3 minutes until melted.
  13. Let casserole rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
  14. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve hot.

Notes

For extra crispy tater tots, pre-bake them on a baking sheet for 10 minutes before arranging on the casserole. Let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes after baking to allow the filling to set. This casserole freezes well; assemble unbaked and freeze for up to 3 months.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving (1/8 of ca
  • Calories: 475
  • Sugar: 4
  • Sodium: 850
  • Fat: 30
  • Saturated Fat: 12
  • Carbohydrates: 33
  • Fiber: 3
  • Protein: 23

Keywords: tater tot casserole, ground beef casserole, cheesy casserole, comfort food, easy dinner, weeknight dinner

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