Description
Tater Tot Casserole is a delicious and comforting dish that combines crispy tater tots with a savory meat and vegetable mixture, topped with melted cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 bag (32 oz) frozen tater tots
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
- Add the cream of mushroom soup and mixed vegetables to the skillet, stirring to combine.
- Spread the beef mixture evenly in a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Top the beef mixture with tater tots, arranging them in a single layer.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top.
- Return to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
- For added flavor, consider adding onion and garlic to the beef mixture.
- This casserole can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the casserole
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Tater Tot Casserole, family meal, comfort food, easy recipe