Tater Tot Casserole with Ground Beef (Easy and Cheesy)
Easy Tater Tot Casserole with Ground Beef made with savory ground beef, creamy mushroom sauce, sour cream, melted cheddar cheese, and crispy golden tater tots. A comforting family dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup
1/2 cup sour cream
1 small onion, diced
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1 bag (32 oz) frozen tater tots
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Optional: garlic powder or paprika
Cooking spray or oil, for greasing
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Brown ground beef with diced onion in a skillet. Season and drain excess grease.
3. Stir in mushroom soup and sour cream. Cook for 2–3 minutes.
4. Spread beef mixture evenly in the baking dish.
5. Sprinkle with 1 cup cheddar cheese.
6. Arrange frozen tater tots in a single layer.
7. Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes until golden.
8. Add remaining cheddar and bake about 5 minutes more, until melted and the center reaches 165°F.
9. Rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Keep tater tots frozen until baking.
Drain ground beef thoroughly to prevent a greasy filling.
Use only enough tater tots to form a single layer.
Add peas, corn, or green beans for extra vegetables.
Refrigerate leftovers for 3–4 days.
Freeze for best quality up to 2–3 months.
Reheat leftovers to 165°F.
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