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Close-up of cheesy tater tot casserole with crispy golden tater tots layered over seasoned ground beef.

Easy Tater Tot Casserole

This easy tater tot casserole is a crowd-pleasing comfort dish made with seasoned beef, melty cheese, and crispy golden tots. Perfect for family dinners, potlucks, or busy weeknights.
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Course: Casserole, Dinner, Main Dish
Cuisine: American, Midwest
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Rest Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 8
Calories: 510kcal
Cost: $12–$15

Equipment

  • Large skillet (For browning ground beef)
  • 9x13 baking dish (Glass or metal)
  • Wooden spoon (For sautéing beef)
  • Cutting board (For chopping onions)
  • Cheese Grater (If shredding cheese fresh)
  • Aluminum foil (Optional, for covering while baking)

Ingredients

For the Beef Layer

  • 2 lbs Ground beef - 80/20 preferred
  • 1 medium Onion - Diced
  • 2 cloves Garlic - Minced
  • 1 can Cream of mushroom soup - 10.5 oz
  • 0.5 cup Sour cream - Adds creaminess
  • 1 cup Frozen mixed vegetables - Corn, peas, carrots
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce - For depth
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder

Topping

  • 1 bag Frozen tater tots - 32 oz
  • 2 cups Cheddar cheese - Shredded
  • 1 cup Mozzarella cheese - Shredded
  • 2 stalks Green onions - Sliced, garnish
  • Fresh parsley - Optional garnish

Instructions 

  • Brown ground beef in skillet, breaking into crumbles. Add onion and garlic halfway through.
  • Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and Worcestershire sauce. Drain fat.
  • Stir in cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, and frozen vegetables until combined.
  • Spread beef mixture evenly into greased 9x13 dish.
  • Arrange frozen tater tots in single layer on top.
  • Bake at 375°F for 40–45 minutes until tots are golden and crispy.
  • Sprinkle cheddar and mozzarella over top. Bake 5–7 more minutes until melted.
  • Let sit 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with green onions and parsley.
    Close-up of cheesy tater tot casserole with crispy golden tater tots layered over seasoned ground beef.

Notes

For extra crispiness, broil the tots for 2–3 minutes at the end. You can swap cream of mushroom for cream of chicken or make a homemade version.

Nutrition

Serving: 1square | Calories: 510kcal (26%) | Carbohydrates: 28g (9%) | Protein: 28g (56%) | Fat: 32g (49%) | Saturated Fat: 13g (81%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 95mg (32%) | Sodium: 980mg (43%) | Potassium: 590mg (17%) | Fiber: 3g (13%) | Sugar: 4g (4%) | Vitamin A: 510IU (10%) | Vitamin C: 8mg (10%) | Calcium: 250mg (25%) | Iron: 3.4mg (19%)