Description
Tater Tot Casserole is a classic Midwestern comfort food made with seasoned ground beef, creamy mushroom sauce, sweet corn, cheddar cheese, and crispy golden tater tots.
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, about 1 cup finely diced
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 10.5 oz cream of mushroom soup
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded and divided
- 1/3 cup milk, 2% or whole
- 2 cups frozen corn, thawed, or mixed vegetables
- 20 oz frozen tater tots
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Lightly spray a baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef for about 10 minutes.
- Add the diced onion and continue cooking until the onion is soft and the beef is completely cooked. Drain if necessary.
- Sprinkle the cooked beef with the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 more minute.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the cream of mushroom soup, 1 1/2 cups of the shredded cheddar cheese, and milk.
- Stir the cooked beef mixture and thawed vegetables into the soup mixture.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Arrange the frozen tater tots in a single layer over the top.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese over the tater tots.
- Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the tater tots are golden brown.
- Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Drain the cooked ground beef if needed to prevent the casserole from becoming greasy.
- Frozen corn can be replaced with a thawed mixed vegetable blend.
- Arrange the tater tots in a single layer for an evenly crisp topping.
- Let the casserole rest for about 5 minutes before serving.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Bake, Stove Top
- Cuisine: American