Description
This Tater Tot Casserole is the ultimate comfort food, featuring layers of seasoned ground beef, creamy sauce, melted cheese, and crispy tater tots. It’s a quick and easy dinner perfect for weeknights, meal prep, or potlucks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (or turkey)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (10.75 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 bag (32 oz) frozen tater tots
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess grease.
- Add onion and garlic, cooking for 2-3 minutes until softened.
- Stir in cream of mushroom soup, vegetables, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Spread the mixture into the baking dish, then sprinkle with cheese.
- Arrange tater tots evenly on top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until the tater tots are crispy and golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Substitute ground turkey for a leaner option.
- Use cream of chicken soup if preferred.
- For extra crunch, broil for 2-3 minutes at the end.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American