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Tater Tot Casserole

Comforting Tater Tot Casserole That Everyone Will Love

This Tater Tot Casserole is ready in 10 minutes and perfect for families, ensuring even picky eaters are satisfied.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meat Mixture
  • 1 pound Ground Beef Can use ground turkey or chicken
  • 1 medium Onion Diced; can substitute with shallots or omit
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Fresh garlic can be used
For the Creamy Base
  • 1 can Cream of Mushroom Soup Can substitute with cream of chicken soup
  • 2 cups Frozen Mixed Vegetables No need to thaw
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Optional
  • 1/2 cup Milk or Broth Optional, adjust texture if too thick
For the Topping
  • 32 ounces Frozen Tater Tots Or use frozen cauliflower tots for a lower-carb version
  • 2 cups Shredded Cheese Use your favorite cheese

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • 9x13 baking dish
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Gather your ingredients while the oven heats up.
  2. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Add diced onion to the skillet and sauté for 3-4 minutes until soft and translucent.
  4. Drain excess grease, return to heat, and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Stir to combine.
  5. Stir in cream of mushroom soup and frozen mixed vegetables. Add sour cream if using, and splash in milk or broth to adjust texture.
  6. Remove from heat and cool for about 10 minutes to maintain the crispiness of tater tots.
  7. Grease a 9x13 baking dish and spread the mixture evenly. Sprinkle shredded cheese on top and layer frozen tater tots.
  8. Bake in the oven for 30-35 minutes until the tater tots are golden and crispy.
  9. Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving for easier serving and better flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best results, allow the casserole to cool slightly before adding tater tots. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat in a preheated oven at 350°F for 20-25 minutes.

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