Description
This Tater Tot Casserole with Ground Beef is an easy, cheesy comfort food classic made with frozen tater tots, ground beef, cream of mushroom soup, and cheddar cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners, it’s a kid-friendly, freezer-friendly, crowd-pleasing casserole recipe everyone loves.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
4 cups frozen tater tots
1 can cream of mushroom soup (10.5 oz)
1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tsp garlic powder
½ tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
1. Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat.
2. Add chopped onion and cook until softened.
3. Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
4. Drain any excess grease from the skillet.
5. In a large bowl, mix the cooked beef, cream of mushroom soup, and ¾ cup of the shredded cheddar cheese.
6. Spread the mixture evenly in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
7. Arrange frozen tater tots evenly over the top.
8. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the tater tots.
9. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
10. Bake uncovered for 35–40 minutes until golden and bubbly.
11. Let sit for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use frozen tater tots straight from the freezer—no need to thaw.
Add in veggies like peas, corn, or green beans for extra nutrition.
This dish freezes well for up to 2 months—perfect for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 65mg