Description
This easy and delicious Tater Tot Casserole combines a comforting mix of browned ground meat, creamy mushroom soup, and mixed vegetables, topped with crispy golden tater tots and melted cheddar cheese. Perfect for a family dinner, this casserole is baked to perfection in just over 40 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Vegetables
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey (or plant-based ground meat)
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)
Soup and Dairy
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Other
- 1 bag (32 oz) frozen tater tots
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it reaches the ideal temperature while you prepare the casserole ingredients.
- Cook Meat: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef or turkey until fully browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Once done, drain excess fat to reduce greasiness.
- Combine Soup and Vegetables: Stir the cream of mushroom soup and milk into the cooked meat mixture. Add the frozen mixed vegetables and season generously with salt and pepper, mixing everything well to evenly distribute flavors.
- Assemble Casserole: Spread the meat and vegetable mixture evenly into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Arrange the frozen tater tots on top in a single layer, then sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the tater tots.
- Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden brown and crispy and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
- You can substitute ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based meat for a lighter or vegetarian option.
- Mix up the vegetables based on what you have on hand—green beans or mushrooms work well too.
- For a crispier topping, broil the casserole for the last 2-3 minutes of baking, watching closely to avoid burning.
- Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat nicely in the oven or microwave.
- Use low-fat cheese and milk for a lighter version of this dish.
