Tater Tot Casserole Cheap N Filling
Warm, hearty, and budget-friendly, Tater Tot Casserole Cheap N Filling is the ultimate comfort food recipe that delivers big on flavor without straining your wallet. Featuring crispy golden tater tots layered over a rich and creamy mixture of ground beef (or turkey for a lighter twist), diced onions, and a blend of savory cream soups, this classic casserole is an easy crowd-pleaser. Topped with melty cheddar cheese and baked to perfection, this dish balances indulgence with simplicity, making it a perfect weeknight dinner option. Ready in under an hour with just 15 minutes of prep, it serves six generous portions, making it ideal for feeding a hungry family or meal prepping on a budget. Customize it with your favorite garnishes, like fresh parsley or green onions, for a touch of freshness. Whether you're craving comfort or need a filling meal in a pinch, this recipe ticks all the boxes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 32 oz frozen tater tots
- 1 lb ground beef (or ground turkey for a lighter option)
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 10.5 oz cream of mushroom soup
- 10.5 oz cream of chicken soup (can substitute 2 cans of the same soup if preferred)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cup milk
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp butter or cooking spray (for greasing)
- 2 tbsp optional garnish: chopped parsley or green onions
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until fully browned, breaking it apart with a spatula as it cooks. Add the diced onion and cook for another 5 minutes until the onion is softened. Drain off any excess grease.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the browned meat mixture, cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir until well blended.
Spread the mixture evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
Sprinkle 1 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese over the meat mixture.
Arrange the frozen tater tots in a single layer on top of the cheese, covering the entire surface of the casserole.
Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove the dish, sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the tater tots, and return it to the oven.
Bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the tater tots are golden brown.
Remove from the oven and allow the casserole to cool slightly before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley or green onions if desired.
Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4859 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 336.3 g | 431% | |
| Saturated Fat | 145.1 g | 726% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 34.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 804 mg | 268% | |
| Sodium | 10568 mg | 459% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 315.2 g | 115% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.5 g | 91% | |
| Total Sugars | 39.2 g | ||
| Protein | 180.3 g | 361% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.7 mcg | 18% | |
| Calcium | 2530 mg | 195% | |
| Iron | 16.1 mg | 89% | |
| Potassium | 4484 mg | 95% | |
*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.
