Here’s a classic Tater Tot Casserole recipe—crispy, cheesy, and super comforting. 🥔🧀
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup (or cream of chicken)
- ½ cup milk
- 1–2 cups frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1–2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 (32 oz) bag frozen tater tots
Instructions
1. Preheat Oven
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Cook the Beef Mixture
- In a skillet, cook ground beef, onion, and garlic over medium heat until beef is browned. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in cream of mushroom soup, milk, mixed vegetables, salt, and pepper. Heat until well combined.
3. Assemble Casserole
- Spread beef mixture evenly in a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Sprinkle 1 cup of cheese over the beef mixture (reserve extra for topping if desired).
- Arrange frozen tater tots in a single layer over the top.
4. Bake
- Bake 35–40 minutes, until tater tots are golden brown and crispy, and the casserole is bubbling.
- Optional: sprinkle remaining cheese over the tater tots in the last 5 minutes of baking.
5. Serve
- Let cool 5 minutes before serving.
Tips
- Vegetable variations: Add green beans, corn, or diced bell peppers for extra flavor and color.
- Make-ahead: Assemble casserole and refrigerate overnight; bake next day, adding a few extra minutes to cooking time.
- Extra flavor: Mix 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce or smoked paprika into the beef mixture.
I can also provide a slow-cooker tater tot casserole version that cooks hands-off while keeping the tots crispy on top.
Do you want me to give that version?
