Description
This classic Tater Tot Casserole is a comforting and easy-to-make dish featuring browned ground beef mixed with creamy mushroom soup, topped with crispy tater tots and melted Cheddar cheese. Perfect for a family dinner, it combines savory flavors and crispy textures baked to golden perfection in a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
- Salt and ground black pepper to taste
- 1 (16 ounce) package frozen tater tots
- 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius) to prepare for baking the casserole.
- Cook Ground Beef: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, stirring occasionally, until fully browned and crumbly, about 7 to 10 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Add Soup and Seasoning: Stir the condensed cream of mushroom soup into the cooked beef, mixing well. Season with salt and ground black pepper to your taste.
- Assemble Casserole: Transfer the beef and mushroom mixture evenly into a 9×13-inch baking dish. Arrange the frozen tater tots in a single layer on top of the beef mixture. Sprinkle the shredded Cheddar cheese evenly over the tater tots.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30 to 45 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden brown, crispy, and hot throughout, and the cheese is melted.
- Serve: Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving to allow the casserole to set for easier plating.
Notes
- You can substitute cream of mushroom soup with cream of chicken or celery soup if preferred.
- For extra veggies, consider adding diced onions or green beans to the ground beef mixture while cooking.
- Drain any excess grease from the cooked ground beef to keep the casserole from being too oily.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated the next day for a convenient meal.
