Tater Tot Casserole
A comforting one-pot meal featuring layers of ground beef, creamy soup, crispy tater tots, and gooey cheese, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef Can substitute with ground turkey or chicken.
- 1 bag frozen tater tots Regular or extra crispy tater tots can be used.
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup Other soups like cream of chicken can be substituted.
- 1 cup shredded cheese Cheddar works well; can also use mozzarella or pepper jack.
- to taste Salt and pepper
- optional diced onions or bell peppers For added flavor.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned; drain excess fat.
- Stir in the cream of mushroom soup and season with salt and pepper.
- Spread the beef mixture evenly in a baking dish.
- Layer tater tots on top of the beef mixture.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese over the tater tots.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 30-35 minutes, until the tater tots are golden brown and cheese is melted.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Serve hot with a salad or steamed vegetables. For extra flavor, top with chopped green onions or a dollop of sour cream. Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3-4 days. Reheat in microwave or oven.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 20gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1g
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