Tater Tot Casserole with Ground Beef is a hearty family dinner made with seasoned ground beef, mixed vegetables, cream of mushroom soup, cheddar cheese, and a crispy layer of golden tater tots. Everything bakes together in one dish for an easy comfort food meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights
I love this casserole because it’s simple, filling, and made with ingredients my family already loves. The creamy beef and vegetable filling underneath the crispy, cheesy tater tots makes this one of those dinners everyone is happy to see on the table. 🥔🥩🧀
Why I Love Tater Tot Casserole
About the Ingredients
- Ground Beef: I use 1 pound of ground beef for a hearty, flavorful filling. Ground turkey is a great substitute if you want something a little lighter.
- Cream of Mushroom Soup: Cream of mushroom soup creates the creamy sauce that holds the casserole together. Cream of chicken soup works just as well if you prefer its flavor.
- Mixed Vegetables: Frozen mixed vegetables make this casserole quick and convenient. You can also use freshly chopped vegetables or your family’s favorite combination of corn, peas, carrots, and green beans.
- Garlic and Onion: Garlic powder and onion powder keep prep simple. For even more flavor, substitute fresh minced garlic and finely chopped onion.
- Tater Tots: Frozen tater tots create that crispy, golden topping everyone loves. There’s no need to thaw them first. Hash browns can also be used for a different texture.
- Cheddar Cheese: Cheddar gives the casserole plenty of cheesy flavor. Freshly shredded cheese melts best, but Monterey Jack is another delicious option.
- 💙 Optional Add-Ins: Cooked bacon, sautéed mushrooms, diced onions, jalapeños, or a little Worcestershire sauce can be added to the beef mixture for even more flavor. 🥔🥩🧀
Be sure to check out the full recipe and ingredient list below
How To Make Tater Tot Casserole
Cook the Beef: Brown the ground beef in a large skillet. Season with garlic powder and onion powder, then drain any excess grease.
Make the Filling: Add the beef, cream of mushroom soup, and frozen mixed vegetables to a greased 9×13-inch casserole dish. Stir to combine.
Add the Topping: Sprinkle about 1 cup of cheddar cheese over the beef mixture. Arrange the frozen tater tots in a single layer over the cheese. There’s no need to thaw them first.
Bake: Bake uncovered at 350°F for 40 minutes, or until hot and bubbly and the tater tots are golden and crispy.
Add More Cheese: Sprinkle the remaining cheddar over the top and bake for another 3–5 minutes, until melted. Let rest for 5–10 minutes before serving.
Tips I Found Helpful 💙
- Don’t thaw the tater tots: Add them straight from the freezer.
- Drain the beef: Remove excess grease before adding it to the casserole.
- Keep the tots in one layer: This helps them get crispy.
- Let it rest: Wait 5–10 minutes before serving so the casserole can set.
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Easy Tater Tot Casserole
This Tater Tot Casserole with Ground Beef is an easy family dinner made with seasoned ground beef, mixed vegetables, cream of mushroom soup, cheddar cheese, and crispy golden tater tots. It's a hearty, cheesy comfort food casserole that's perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef (or ground turkey)
- 10 oz can cream of mushroom soup (or cream of chicken soup)
- 10 oz bag frozen mixed vegetables (or fresh chopped vegetables)
- 1 tsp garlic powder (or 2 cloves minced garlic)
- 1 tsp onion powder (or 1/2 cup finely chopped onion)
- 32 oz bag frozen tater tots (or hash browns)
- 8 oz shredded cheddar cheese (or Monterey Jack cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned and no longer pink, breaking it into crumbles as it cooks.
- Season the beef with the garlic powder and onion powder. Drain any excess grease.
- Add the cooked ground beef, cream of mushroom soup, and frozen mixed vegetables to the prepared casserole dish. Stir until everything is evenly combined.
- Sprinkle about 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the beef mixture.
- Arrange the frozen tater tots in a single layer over the cheese. There's no need to thaw them first.
- Bake uncovered for 40 minutes, or until the casserole is hot and bubbly and the tater tots are golden and crispy.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle additional shredded cheddar cheese over the tater tots.
- Return to the oven for 3–5 minutes, or until the cheese is completely melted.
- Let the casserole rest for 5–10 minutes before serving. 🥔🥩🧀
Notes
Add the tater tots frozen for the crispiest topping. Let the casserole rest for 5–10 minutes before serving.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
10Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 440Total Fat: 25gSaturated Fat: 9gUnsaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 64mgSodium: 828mgCarbohydrates: 32gFiber: 3gSugar: 1gProtein: 21g
