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A serving of cheesy Tater Tot Casserole with ground beef and potatoes is being lifted from a baking dish, with melted cheese stretching.

Tater Tot Casserole

Author: Mandy Applegate
Tater tot casserole: a quick weeknight dinner featuring seasoned ground beef, creamy sauce, crispy tater tots, and melted cheddar, all baked in one dish.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Course: Casserole, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: tater tot casserole
Servings: 4
Calories: 545kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 cups ground beef
  • ½ onion chopped
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 can cream of mushroom soup
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese grated
  • 1 package tater tots about 2 cups or enough to cover the dish
  • Fresh parsley for serving
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Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350ºF (180ºC).
  • In a skillet, cook the ground beef with the onion and garlic until browned. Stir in the Worcestershire sauce and mushroom soup, then set aside.
    2 cups ground beef, ½ onion, 1 garlic clove, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 can cream of mushroom soup
  • Grease a casserole dish and spread the beef mixture evenly in the bottom.
  • Arrange the tater tots on top and sprinkle with the cheddar cheese.
    1 package tater tots, 2 cups cheddar cheese
  • Bake for 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the tater tots are golden.
  • Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
    Fresh parsley

Notes

  • Keep the tater tots frozen until they go on top, and spread them in a single layer so they crisp instead of steaming.
  • Drain the browned beef well to keep the filling from turning greasy.
  • If the tots are not golden at 15 minutes, run the dish under the broiler for a minute or two, watching closely.
  • Cream of chicken soup can be used in place of cream of mushroom.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days, and reheat until piping hot, 165°F (74°C).

Nutrition

Calories: 545kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 43g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 141mg | Sodium: 517mg | Potassium: 426mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 570IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 430mg | Iron: 3mg
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