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Easy Tater Tot Casserole

Easy Tater Tot Casserole: Comfort Food Your Family Will Love

This Easy Tater Tot Casserole features crispy tater tots, savory ground beef, and gooey cheddar cheese for a comforting family meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1 pound lean ground beef or ground turkey or chicken
  • 1/2 medium onion, chopped or shallots for milder flavor
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced or garlic powder as substitute
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce or soy sauce as alternative
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning or use oregano and basil
  • 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt for healthier option
  • 1 can (10.5 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup or substitute with homemade soup
  • 1 can (12 ounces) corn, drained or frozen corn as substitute
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided or any melting cheese like Monterey Jack
For the Topping
  • 32 ounces frozen tater tots or homemade tater tots
Final Touches
  • Salt & pepper, to taste
  • Chopped scallions, for serving (optional)

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • 9x13 inch baking dish

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Easy Tater Tot Casserole
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and adjust the oven rack to the top third.
  2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the lean ground beef and chopped onion for about 7 to 8 minutes until browned.
  3. Remove excess fat, then add minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and Italian seasoning; cook for another minute.
  4. Reduce heat to medium, stir in sour cream, cream of mushroom soup, drained corn, and 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese.
  5. Transfer the beef mixture into a 9x13-inch baking dish, spreading it evenly.
  6. Sprinkle remaining 1.5 cups of cheddar cheese over the beef mixture, then layer with frozen tater tots.
  7. Bake uncovered for 45 minutes or until the tater tots are golden and cheese is bubbly.
  8. Serve hot, garnished with chopped scallions if desired, and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This casserole is not only delicious but also versatile; feel free to customize with your favorite ingredients.

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