Original Tater Tot Hotdish
Indulge in comfort food at its finest with this Original Tater Tot Hotdish, a classic Midwestern casserole that combines savory flavors and hearty ingredients. This family-friendly recipe layers a creamy blend of seasoned ground beef, sautéed onions, garlic, and mixed vegetables under a crispy topping of golden tater tots and melted cheddar cheese. Featuring pantry staples like cream of mushroom and cream of chicken soup, this dish comes together quickly with just 15 minutes of prep time and bakes to perfection in under an hour. Perfect for weeknight dinners or potlucks, this hotdish is a satisfying one-pan wonder that serves six and delivers big on flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
- 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 bag (32 oz) frozen tater tots
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish lightly with cooking spray and set aside.
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned and fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes. Break it into crumbles with a wooden spoon as it cooks.
Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the ground beef. Sauté for 3-4 minutes, or until the onion is translucent and fragrant.
Drain any excess grease from the skillet, then season the mixture with salt and black pepper.
Stir in the cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, and mixed vegetables. Mix well to combine evenly.
Pour the beef and vegetable mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it out into an even layer.
Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese on top of the meat and vegetable layer.
Arrange the frozen tater tots in a single, even layer over the cheese and filling.
Bake the hotdish in the preheated oven for 40 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden and crispy.
Remove the baking dish from the oven and sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the crispy tater tots. Optional: sprinkle paprika on top for color.
Return to the oven and bake for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbling.
Let the hotdish rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4054 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 242.3 g | 311% | |
| Saturated Fat | 89.8 g | 449% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 36.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 539 mg | 180% | |
| Sodium | 10194 mg | 443% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 339.2 g | 123% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 40.3 g | 144% | |
| Total Sugars | 38.0 g | ||
| Protein | 153.9 g | 308% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.0 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 2002 mg | 154% | |
| Iron | 17.8 mg | 99% | |
| Potassium | 5024 mg | 107% | |
*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.
