Description
This comforting Tater Tots Casserole combines savory ground beef, creamy mushroom soup, tangy sour cream, and crispy tater tots, all topped with melted cheddar cheese. It’s an easy-to-make, hearty dish perfect for family dinners that delivers satisfying flavors and a golden, crunchy topping.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef Mixture
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
Topping
- 1 bag (32 oz) frozen tater tots
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the casserole.
- Cook Ground Beef and Onion: In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef along with the chopped onion until fully cooked. Drain any excess fat to keep the dish from being greasy.
- Mix Creamy Base: Stir in the cream of mushroom soup and sour cream into the cooked beef and onion mixture. Season it with salt and pepper to taste for balanced flavor.
- Layer Beef Mixture: Transfer the beef mixture evenly into a 9×13-inch baking dish to create the casserole base.
- Add Tater Tots: Arrange the frozen tater tots in a single layer over the beef mixture, ensuring full coverage for a crispy topping.
- Sprinkle Cheese: Evenly sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the tater tots to add a cheesy crust.
- Bake Casserole: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes or until the tater tots turn golden brown and the casserole is hot and bubbly throughout.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef to reduce fat content.
- For extra flavor, consider adding garlic powder or paprika to the beef mixture.
- You can substitute the cream of mushroom soup with cream of chicken or celery soup for a different taste.
- Add frozen mixed vegetables to the beef layer for a vegetable boost.
- Let the casserole rest for a few minutes before serving to set the layers.
