Description
This classic Tater Tot Casserole combines savory ground beef with creamy mushroom soup, topped with crispy tater tots and melted Cheddar cheese. It’s a comforting, easy-to-make casserole perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
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Meat Mixture
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
- Salt and ground black pepper to taste
Topping
- 1 (16 ounce) package frozen tater tots
- 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Gather Ingredients: Collect all the necessary ingredients to have them ready before cooking.
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) to ensure it is hot and ready for baking.
- Cook Ground Beef: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, stirring often, until fully browned and crumbly, about 7 to 10 minutes.
- Mix Soup and Seasonings: Stir the condensed cream of mushroom soup into the browned beef. Season with salt and ground black pepper to taste, and mix well.
- Assemble Casserole: Transfer the beef and soup mixture into a 9×13-inch baking dish. Evenly layer the frozen tater tots on top, then sprinkle the shredded Cheddar cheese over the tots.
- Bake: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 30 to 45 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden brown and hot throughout.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve hot. Enjoy this hearty, cheesy casserole!
Notes
- For a twist, add chopped onions or green peppers to the beef mixture while cooking.
- You can substitute cream of mushroom soup with cream of chicken or cream of celery soup if preferred.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven.
- To make it lower fat, use lean ground beef and reduced-fat cheese.
