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Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole

Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole for Cozy Family Nights

This Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole combines nostalgic flavors with crunchy tater tots, making it a perfect comfort food for family nights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meat Mixture
  • 1 pound Ground Beef can substitute with ground turkey
  • 1 medium Onion (diced) or shallots for a milder taste
  • 1 teaspoon Salt adjust to taste
For the Cheesy Sauce
  • 1 can Cheddar Cheese Soup or homemade cheese sauce
  • 1/4 cup Pickle Relish can swap for chopped dill pickles
  • 1/4 cup Ketchup or barbecue sauce for a smoky twist
  • 1 tablespoon Yellow Mustard Dijon mustard is a good alternative
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese or mozzarella for a different texture
For the Topping
  • 1 bag Tater Tots frozen or homemade
Optional Garnish
  • Lettuce can omit or swap for other toppings
  • Tomato can omit or swap for other toppings

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • 9x13-inch casserole dish
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, combine ground beef with diced onion. Cook for 6–8 minutes until the beef is browned and onion is translucent. Drain any excess fat.
  3. Stir in cheddar cheese soup, pickle relish, ketchup, and yellow mustard into the skillet. Cook for an additional 3–4 minutes until creamy.
  4. Transfer the cheesy meat mixture into the greased casserole dish and spread evenly. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top.
  5. Arrange frozen tater tots in neat rows on top of the cheese layer.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes until tater tots are golden brown and crispy.
  7. After 35 minutes, remove the casserole and sprinkle an additional cup of shredded cheddar cheese on top. Return for another 5 minutes until melted.
  8. Let the casserole rest for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with lettuce and tomatoes if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 15mg

Notes

This casserole can be customized by adding sautéed vegetables or using different cheese varieties for extra flavor.

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