Tater Tot Casserole Classic (Printable Version)
Classic comfort food with golden tater tots, savory beef, and a creamy, cheesy finish.
# What You'll Need:
→ Main Ingredients
01 - 900 g frozen tater tots
02 - 450 g ground beef
03 - 1 medium onion, finely diced
04 - 295 g condensed cream of mushroom soup
05 - 110 g shredded cheddar cheese
06 - 120 ml whole milk
07 - 5 g garlic powder
08 - Salt, to taste
09 - Black pepper, to taste
# Steps to Follow:
01 - Set oven to 375°F (190°C) to preheat while preparing other ingredients.
02 - In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown ground beef with diced onion until meat is cooked through; drain excess fat.
03 - In a large bowl, combine condensed cream of mushroom soup, whole milk, and garlic powder. Mix until smooth.
04 - Grease a 9x13 inch (23x33 cm) baking dish. Spread the cooked beef and onion mixture evenly on the bottom, followed by the soup mixture. Distribute frozen tater tots in an even layer on top.
05 - Place dish in oven and bake for 35 minutes, or until tater tots are crisp and golden.
06 - Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over casserole and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbling.
07 - Remove from oven and let casserole rest 5 minutes before serving. Season with salt and black pepper as desired.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Uses just a handful of freezer and pantry basics
- Crowd pleasing dinner for all ages
- Make ahead and freezer friendly for meal prep
- Ultimate comfort food flavor and texture
02 -
- Total comfort meal for all seasons
- Fantastic for leftovers the flavor is even better the next day
- Freezer and potluck approved
03 -
- Always drain the beef to avoid greasy filling
- Letting the casserole rest after baking makes it easier to slice and serve
- Sprinkle a handful of cheese over the tater tots for an extra gooey top
- I learned the hard way that crowding the tater tots makes them stay crispier and golden after baking Try to line them up edge to edge for the perfect crunch every time