Tater Topped Casserole
Uncover the ultimate comfort food with this Tater Topped Casserole, a family-friendly dish brimming with hearty flavors and easy-to-love ingredients. This casserole combines seasoned ground beef, creamy mushroom soup, and a colorful medley of mixed vegetables, all topped with a generous layer of golden, crispy tater tots for a satisfying crunch. Shredded cheddar cheese melts into the savory base, adding an extra layer of indulgence. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a straightforward oven bake, this recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings where simplicity meets crowd-pleasing appeal. Serve it straight from the oven with a sprinkle of paprika for a cozy dish that's as visually inviting as it is delicious. Perfect keywords: "easy tater tot casserole," "comfort food dinner recipe," "ground beef casserole," "family-friendly baked dishes."
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, and corn)
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of mushroom soup
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 bag (32 ounces) frozen tater tots
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon paprika (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with vegetable oil or non-stick spray.
In a large skillet over medium heat, add the vegetable oil. Once heated, sauté the diced onion until it becomes translucent, about 3–4 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 additional minute until fragrant.
Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula as it cooks. Drain any excess fat if necessary.
Stir in the frozen mixed vegetables, cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly and let the mixture cook for 2–3 minutes over medium-low heat to combine the flavors.
Transfer the ground beef and vegetable mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly.
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the beef mixture.
Arrange the frozen tater tots in a single layer over the cheese, covering the entire surface of the casserole.
Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden brown and crisp.
Optional: Sprinkle paprika over the top for a pop of color before serving.
Let the casserole cool for 5 minutes before serving. Scoop into portions and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4087 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 249.8 g | 320% | |
| Saturated Fat | 90.9 g | 454% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 42.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 512 mg | 171% | |
| Sodium | 8815 mg | 383% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 343.8 g | 125% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 42.1 g | 150% | |
| Total Sugars | 44.7 g | ||
| Protein | 147.6 g | 295% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 1475 mg | 113% | |
| Iron | 16.7 mg | 93% | |
| Potassium | 4847 mg | 103% | |
*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.
