Description
This Cheesy Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole recipe is a comforting family dinner packed with juicy ground beef, crispy tater tots, and melty cheddar cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights or potlucks, this easy beef casserole is a cheesy, kid-friendly meal your whole family will crave again and again.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/3 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons yellow mustard
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of mushroom soup
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 bag (32 ounces) frozen tater tots
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned.
3. Add onion and garlic; sauté until softened. Drain excess grease.
4. Stir in ketchup, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce; simmer for 2 minutes.
5. Add cream of mushroom soup and mix until fully incorporated. Season with salt and pepper.
6. Spread beef mixture evenly into a 9×13 inch baking dish.
7. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the beef layer.
8. Top with frozen tater tots in a single, even layer.
9. Bake uncovered for 35–40 minutes, until tots are golden brown and cheese is bubbly.
10. Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
This casserole freezes beautifully—wrap tightly and freeze for up to 2 months.
Try adding crumbled bacon or diced pickles for a cheeseburger twist.
Let it rest for 5–10 minutes before serving to firm up the layers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 1/8th of casserole)
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 80mg