Tater Tot Casserole: A Midwest Comfort Classic Awaits You!
Tater Tot Casserole is a hearty and comforting dish that combines crispy tater tots with a savory meat and vegetable mixture, topped with melted cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 bag (32 oz) frozen tater tots
- 1/2 cup milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
- Add the cream of mushroom soup, frozen mixed vegetables, and milk to the skillet. Stir until well combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Spread the beef mixture evenly in a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Layer the tater tots on top of the beef mixture.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the tater tots.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
- For added flavor, consider adding diced onions or garlic to the beef mixture.
- This casserole can be made ahead of time and refrigerated before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg