Description
This delicious Cheesy Tater Tot Casserole Delight is a perfect comfort food dish that is easy to make and packed with flavor!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bag tater tots
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh parsley – for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook Beef: In a skillet, over medium heat, cook the ground beef until it’s brown. Add chopped onions and garlic to the beef and continue cooking until the onions are translucent. Stir in Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the browned beef mixture, cream of mushroom soup, and milk. Stir until well blended.
- Assemble Casserole: In a 9×13 inch baking dish, spread the beef and soup mixture evenly. Top with an even layer of tater tots. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the top.
- Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the tater tots are golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
- Garnish: Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding a pinch of cayenne pepper or smoked paprika to the beef while cooking.
- If you prefer a creamier texture, substitute half of the milk with heavy cream.
- For a vegetarian version, use vegetarian crumbles instead of ground beef and a cream of celery soup as a substitute.
- You can also add vegetables like peas or corn to the beef mixture for added nutrition.
- Ensure the tater tots are fully cooked and crispy before removing the casserole from the oven for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg