Description
This Cheesy Ground Beef Tater Tot Casserole is a comforting and satisfying dish that’s perfect for a family dinner. Layers of seasoned ground beef, creamy sauce, melted cheddar cheese, and crispy tater tots come together to create a flavorful and hearty meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
Sauce:
- 1 (10.5 oz) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
Additional:
- 1 (32 oz) bag frozen tater tots
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Cook Ground Beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Add the diced onion and garlic, and cook for 2-3 more minutes until softened. Season with salt, pepper, paprika, and thyme.
- Prepare Sauce: Stir in the cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, and milk until well combined. Mix in 1 1/2 cups of the shredded cheddar cheese.
- Assemble Casserole: Transfer the mixture to a greased 9×13-inch baking dish and spread it evenly. Arrange the tater tots in a single layer on top of the beef mixture.
- Bake: Bake for 35 minutes, then sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of cheese over the top. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the tater tots are crispy and golden and the cheese is melted.
- Serve: Garnish with chopped parsley if desired and serve warm.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for the ground beef.
- For extra flavor, add a layer of sautéed mushrooms or frozen mixed vegetables beneath the tater tots.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
