Tater Tot Casserole
Layers of seasoned beef, creamy mushroom sauce, and crispy tater tots combine for a comforting family dinner.
Ingredients
Meat Mixture
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup diced onion
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
Sauce
- 2 (10.5 oz) cans cream of mushroom soup
- 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup milk
Topping
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 32 oz frozen tater tots
Instructions
Meat Mixture
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef with diced onion and minced garlic until no pink remains, about 8 minutes. Drain excess fat and season with salt and pepper.1 lb lean ground beef, 1 cup diced onion, 2 cloves garlic, 0.5 tsp salt, 0.25 tsp black pepper
Sauce
- Sprinkle flour over the meat mixture and stir for 1 minute. Add both cans of cream of mushroom soup and milk, stirring until smooth. Simmer for 3–4 minutes until bubbling and slightly thickened.2 (10.5 oz) cans cream of mushroom soup, 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
Assembly
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Spread the beef-sauce mixture evenly in a greased 9×13″ baking dish. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the top, then arrange tater tots in a single layer.0.5 cup milk
- Bake uncovered for 35–40 minutes until the tots are golden and crisp and the cheese is bubbling. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Freeze individual portions for up to 2 months and thaw overnight.
Pre-bake tater tots for 5 minutes if you prefer extra crunch.
Nutrition
Serving: 250gCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 28g
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