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Classic Tater Tot Casserole

A serving spoon lifts a portion of Tater Tot Casserole, revealing layers of ground beef and melted cheese topped with golden tater tots.
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A nostalgic and kid-approved ground beef casserole topped with creamy soup, cheese, and crispy tater tots. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or make-ahead meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 can (10.75 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 bag (16 ounces) frozen tater tots

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef and chopped onion over medium-high heat until the beef is browned and the onion is tender. Drain off any excess grease.
  3. Stir in the condensed cream of mushroom soup, milk, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring, until well combined and heated through.
  4. Pour the beef mixture into a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  5. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the beef mixture.
  6. Arrange the frozen tater tots in a single layer over the cheese.
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden brown and crispy, and the casserole is bubbly.
  8. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • For a make-ahead option, assemble the casserole (up to step 5) and cover tightly with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Add an extra 10-15 minutes to the baking time if baking from chilled.
  • You can also freeze the unbaked casserole. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and then foil. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before baking as directed, adding extra baking time as needed.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables like corn or peas to the beef mixture for extra flavor and nutrition.

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