Classic Tater Tot Casserole with Ground Beef
Make this easy Tater Tot Casserole with ground beef and creamy mushroom soup for a satisfying, quick weeknight dinner. This family favorite bakes up with a savory filling and a crispy topping.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 35 min
- Total Time: 45 min
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 bag (32 ounces) frozen tater tots
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Cook the ground beef and chopped onion in a large skillet over medium heat until the beef is browned and the onion is soft. Drain off any excess grease.
- Stir the cream of mushroom soup, milk, salt, and pepper into the beef mixture until combined. Spread this mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the beef layer.
- Arrange the frozen tater tots in a single layer over the cheese. Do not thaw the tots first.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the filling is bubbly and the tater tots are golden brown and crispy.
- Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before you serve it.
Notes
- For crispier tots, you can bake the tots on a separate baking sheet for 10 minutes before layering them over the filling.
- Use a low-sodium soup if you are watching your salt intake.
- This is a great freezer friendly casserole; assemble completely, cover tightly, and freeze before baking. Add about 15 minutes to the bake time if cooking from frozen.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 750
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 15
- Trans Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 25
- Cholesterol: 65