Description
Enjoy a comforting tater tot casserole with crispy tots, savory meat, and gooey cheese—a crowd-pleasing dish perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights at home.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Meat Mixture:
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup (or cream of chicken)
- 1/4 cup milk
For the Topping:
- 2 cups frozen tater tots
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Instructions
For the Meat Mixture:
- 1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- 2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef or turkey with the chopped onion until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- 3. In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked meat mixture with cream of mushroom soup and milk. Mix well until fully blended.
For Layering:
- 4. Spread half of the frozen tater tots evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- 5. Pour the meat mixture over the tater tots, then sprinkle half of the shredded cheddar cheese on top.
- 6. Add another layer of tater tots followed by the remaining cheese.
For Baking:
- 7. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden brown and crispy, and cheese is bubbly.
- 8. Let cool for a few minutes before serving to allow it to set.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 casserole (approximately 220g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg