Description
Tater Tot Casserole is a comforting, cheesy dish loaded with savory meat and topped with crispy tater tots. Perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings, it’s sure to please everyone.
Ingredients
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For the Casserole:
- 1 pound ground beef or turkey
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup milk
- 4 cups frozen tater tots
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or your favorite blend)
Instructions
- 1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- 2. Cook the Meat: In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef or turkey until fully cooked. Drain excess fat and add the diced onion. Cook until softened, about five minutes.
- 3. Mix It All Together: In a large bowl, combine the cooked meat mixture with cream of mushroom soup and milk. Stir until well mixed.
- 4. Layer It Up: Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly. Top with frozen tater tots.
- 5. Add Cheese: Sprinkle shredded cheese over the tater tots.
- 6. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for about 35-40 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden brown and crispy.
- 7. Serve: Allow to cool slightly before serving hot, optionally drizzled with ketchup or hot sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg