Description
This Tater Tot Casserole is a hearty and comforting dish that combines ground beef, vegetables, creamy sauce, and crispy tater tots topped with melted cheese.
Ingredients
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Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Sauce:
- 1 (10.5 oz) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1 (28 oz) bag frozen tater tots
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook Beef Mixture: In a skillet, cook ground beef and onion until browned. Add garlic, then drain excess grease.
- Combine Ingredients: Stir in soup, milk, salt, pepper. Mix in vegetables and 1 cup of cheese.
- Layer and Bake: Spread mixture in dish. Top with tater tots and remaining cheese. Bake for 35–40 minutes until golden and bubbly. Rest before serving.
Notes
- Variation: Try cream of chicken or cheddar soup.
- Enhance Flavor: Add Worcestershire or hot sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
