Description
A comforting and hearty Tater Tot Casserole that combines ground beef, vegetables, creamy sauce, and crispy tater tots topped with melted cheese. This family favorite is easy to make and perfect for a delicious weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (10.5 oz) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Casserole Layers:
- 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1 (28 oz) bag frozen tater tots
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook Beef: In a large skillet, cook ground beef and onion until browned. Add garlic, cook for 1 minute, then drain any excess grease.
- Mix Ingredients: Stir in cream of mushroom soup, milk, salt, and pepper. Add mixed vegetables and 1 cup of cheddar cheese. Spread in baking dish.
- Add Tater Tots: Arrange tater tots in a single layer on top. Sprinkle remaining cheese over the tots.
- Bake: Bake for 35–40 minutes until golden and bubbly. Rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Experiment with different cream soups for flavor variations.
- Enhance taste with Worcestershire sauce or hot sauce if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
