Tater Tots and Ground Beef Casserole
Hearty, comforting, and packed with flavor, this Tater Tots and Ground Beef Casserole is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for busy weeknights or casual family dinners. Layers of savory ground beef seasoned with garlic, onion, and a touch of paprika are combined with a creamy blend of sour cream and cream of mushroom soup, creating a rich, satisfying base. Topped with crispy, golden tater tots and gooey melted cheddar cheese, this casserole delivers irresistible texture and taste in every bite. With just 15 minutes of prep time and perfect for feeding up to six people, this easy, one-dish recipe will quickly become a favorite in your dinner rotation.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 bag (32 oz) frozen tater tots
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 1 small amount, for greasing vegetable oil or cooking spray
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with vegetable oil or cooking spray.
In a large skillet, heat over medium heat and add the ground beef. Cook until browned, approximately 6-8 minutes, breaking it up with a wooden spoon as it cooks.
Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the ground beef. Cook for 3-4 minutes, or until the onion becomes translucent.
Season the mixture with salt, black pepper, and paprika. Stir well to combine, then remove the skillet from heat.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the cream of mushroom soup and sour cream. Mix until smooth and creamy.
Add the cooked ground beef mixture to the sour cream mixture and stir until evenly blended.
Spread the beef and sour cream mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
Sprinkle 1 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese over the beef mixture.
Arrange the frozen tater tots in a single layer on top of the casserole, covering the entire surface.
Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the tater tots.
Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden brown and crispy, and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
746 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 51.0 g | 65% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.1 g | 110% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 112 mg | 37% | |
| Sodium | 1506 mg | 65% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 49.4 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.2 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.3 g | ||
| Protein | 28.1 g | 56% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 396 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 2.7 mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 649 mg | 14% | |
*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.
