Hot Dish
Warm, comforting, and bursting with flavor, this Classic Tater Tot Hot Dish is a Midwest-inspired casserole that’s perfect for weeknight dinners and family gatherings. Layers of savory ground beef, tender mixed vegetables, and creamy mushroom sauce are topped with gooey melted cheddar cheese and crisp golden tater tots for the ultimate crowd-pleaser. With just 20 minutes of prep, this easy-to-make dish combines hearty textures and rich flavors in every bite. Plus, it's versatile—feel free to garnish with a dash of paprika for an extra punch of color and spice. Serve this delightful hot dish straight from the oven, and watch as it becomes an instant favorite at the dinner table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn, and green beans)
- 2 cans (10.5 oz each) cream of mushroom soup
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 lb frozen tater tots
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon paprika (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef. Cook while breaking it up with a wooden spoon until browned and fully cooked, about 7-10 minutes. Drain any excess grease if necessary.
Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the ground beef. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the onion is softened and fragrant.
Stir in the frozen mixed vegetables. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until slightly softened.
Reduce the heat to low and add the cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, salt, and black pepper. Mix until everything is combined and heated through. Remove the skillet from the heat.
Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray. Pour the ground beef and vegetable mixture into the bottom of the dish, spreading it evenly.
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the meat and vegetable layer.
Arrange the frozen tater tots in a single, even layer on top of the cheese, ensuring the entire surface is covered.
Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden brown and crispy.
Remove from the oven and let the dish cool for 5 minutes. Optionally, sprinkle with paprika before serving.
Serve warm and enjoy your Classic Tater Tot Hot Dish!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3274 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 206.1 g | 264% | |
| Saturated Fat | 85.5 g | 428% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 24.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 504 mg | 168% | |
| Sodium | 7857 mg | 342% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 232.9 g | 85% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.5 g | 105% | |
| Total Sugars | 47.9 g | ||
| Protein | 143.6 g | 287% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.3 mcg | 21% | |
| Calcium | 1606 mg | 124% | |
| Iron | 14.9 mg | 83% | |
| Potassium | 3946 mg | 84% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
