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Tater Tot Casserole

Cozy Up with Tater Tot Casserole for Family Night Fun

Tater Tot Casserole is a comforting dish that combines ground beef and crispy tater tots for a family-friendly dinner.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef Mixture
  • 1 pound Ground Beef or ground turkey or plant-based alternative
  • 1 medium Onion diced; shallots can be used for a milder flavor
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Casserole Base
  • 1 can Cream of Mushroom Soup or homemade version for fresher taste
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Greek yogurt is an excellent substitute
For Toppings
  • 2 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese or mix with Monterey Jack or Pepper Jack
  • 1 bag Frozen Tater Tots homemade tots are an option but take longer to prepare

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • casserole dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Tater Tot Casserole
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large skillet, brown 1 pound of ground beef with diced onions for about 8-10 minutes. Drain excess fat and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Add 1 can of cream of mushroom soup and 1 cup of sour cream to the beef mixture in the skillet. Stir well and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  4. Lightly grease a 9x13 inch casserole dish and spread the beef mixture evenly across the bottom.
  5. Evenly sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the beef layer.
  6. Arrange frozen tater tots in a single layer on top of the cheese.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until tater tots are golden brown.
  8. Sprinkle another cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the tater tots and bake for an additional 5 minutes until the cheese is melted.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Feel free to add vegetables or mix in different cheeses to personalize your casserole.

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