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Tater Tot Casserole

Comforting Tater Tot Casserole for Busy Weeknight Bliss

A tasty Tater Tot Casserole that combines crispy tots with a creamy filling, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 1 lb Ground Beef Substitute with ground turkey or sausage if desired.
  • 32 oz Frozen Tater Tots Or frozen hash browns for variation.
  • 1 can Cream of Mushroom Soup Can substitute with cream of chicken soup.
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheese Cheddar or a mix of your favorites.
  • 2 cups Frozen Mixed Vegetables No need to thaw.
  • 1 medium Diced Onion Shallots or leeks can be used for variety.
  • Salt To taste.
  • Pepper To taste.
For Extra Creaminess
  • ½ cup Sour Cream Optional, can substitute with Greek yogurt.
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Or use fresh minced garlic.
  • 1 cup Milk or Broth Adjust for consistency.
For Topping
  • 1 cup Extra Cheese Choose your favorite melting cheese.

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • cooking spray or olive oil

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat for about 5-7 minutes. Add the diced onion and sauté until softened, approximately 3 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  2. Drain excess grease from the meat, then stir in the cream of mushroom soup, frozen mixed vegetables, and sour cream. Cool for about 10 minutes.
  3. Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish, spread the meat mixture evenly, top with shredded cheese, then arrange frozen tater tots in a single layer on top.
  4. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake the casserole for 30-35 minutes until the tater tots are golden brown.
  5. Once baked, remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for about 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Allow the meat mixture to cool to avoid soggy tater tots. Frozen vegetables do not need to be defrosted and save time.

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