Amazing Cheesy Ground Beef & Tater Tot Casserole You’ll Love
A comforting and easy family dinner featuring seasoned ground beef, a creamy sauce, and crispy tater tots topped with melted cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
1.5 lbs ground beef
1 medium onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
1/2 cup sour cream
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 bag (32 oz) frozen tater tots
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Brown ground beef and onion; drain fat.
3. Stir in garlic, seasonings, soup, and sour cream.
4. Spread mixture into a greased 9×13 dish.
5. Top with 1 cup cheese and layer with tater tots.
6. Bake for 30 minutes until tots are golden.
7. Top with remaining cheese and bake 5 more minutes.
8. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use lean beef to avoid grease.
Keep tots frozen until ready to bake for maximum crunch.
Add frozen veggies for extra nutrition.