Description
Tater Tot Casserole is a delightful and comforting dish that brings back fond memories of childhood family gatherings. With layers of seasoned ground beef, creamy mushroom soup, vibrant mixed vegetables, and crispy tater tots topped with melted cheddar cheese, this casserole is not just a meal but a nostalgic experience. Perfect for weeknight dinners or casual get-togethers, it’s a dish that promises to please every palate while creating lasting memories around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 32 oz frozen tater tots
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables (peas and carrots)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly spray a large baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain excess grease and season with onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- In a bowl, mix the cooked beef with cream of mushroom soup and frozen mixed vegetables until well combined.
- Spread the beef mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish. Layer the tater tots on top creatively.
- Generously sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the tater tots.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes or until the casserole is golden brown and bubbly.
- Let it sit for five minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg