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Easy Cheesy Tater Tot Casserole Recipe

Cheesy Tater Tot Casserole

A quick, comforting casserole featuring crispy tater tots, creamy beef filling, and melted cheese, perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground beef for a classic flavor
  • 1 can cream of mushroom soup for the creamy base
  • 1 cup shredded cheese cheddar or your choice
  • 32 oz frozen tater tots do not thaw before baking
Seasonings
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp onion powder optional
  • 1 tsp garlic powder optional

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat, seasoning it with salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder.
  3. Drain off any excess grease from the beef.
  4. In a mixing bowl, combine the browned beef with the cream of mushroom soup.
Assembly
  1. Spread the beef and soup mixture evenly in a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Top the mixture with frozen tater tots in a single layer.
  3. Sprinkle shredded cheese over the top of the tater tots.
Baking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for about 30-35 minutes until the tater tots are golden and crispy.
  2. For extra crispiness, move the baking dish to the top rack for the last 5-10 minutes.

Notes

You can customize by adding different proteins like turkey or chicken, or by skipping meat for a vegetarian version. This casserole can be made ahead of time and even frozen for later use.