Yet Another Tater Tot Casserole
Satisfy your comfort food cravings with "Yet Another Tater Tot Casserole," a hearty, crowd-pleasing dish that combines crispy golden tater tots with a rich and creamy ground beef and vegetable filling. Loaded with savory flavors from sautéed onions, garlic, and a blend of cream of mushroom and cream of chicken soups, this casserole is elevated with the irresistible gooeyness of melted cheddar cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights, this one-pan recipe comes together with just 15 minutes of prep time and bakes to bubbly perfection in under an hour. Whether you're feeding a hungry family or looking for a make-ahead freezer meal, this tater tot casserole is sure to steal the show. Don't forget the optional paprika garnish for a touch of color and extra flair!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 32 ounces frozen tater tots
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 10.5 ounces cream of mushroom soup
- 10.5 ounces cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables (e.g., peas, carrots, corn)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoons paprika (optional, for garnish)
- 1 for greasing cooking spray
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until browned, about 8-10 minutes. Use a wooden spoon to break apart the meat as it cooks. Drain any excess fat.
Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the cooked beef. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until the onion is softened.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth and well blended.
Add the cooked ground beef mixture and the frozen mixed vegetables to the mixing bowl. Stir until all ingredients are evenly coated with the creamy mixture.
Spread the beef and vegetable mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese 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.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden brown and crispy.
Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of cheddar cheese over the tater tots and return the dish to the oven. Bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove the casserole from the oven and let it stand for 5 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with paprika if desired for a pop of color.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4862 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 307.7 g | 394% | |
| Saturated Fat | 132.8 g | 664% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 36.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 714 mg | 238% | |
| Sodium | 9514 mg | 414% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 374.0 g | 136% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 42.1 g | 150% | |
| Total Sugars | 60.3 g | ||
| Protein | 188.2 g | 376% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.9 mcg | 19% | |
| Calcium | 2644 mg | 203% | |
| Iron | 18.4 mg | 102% | |
| Potassium | 5015 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.
