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Easy Tater Tot Casserole Recipe
Emily

Poor Man’s Tater Tot Casserole

A budget-friendly, family favorite casserole made with ground beef, creamy mushroom soup, cheese, and crispy golden tater tots.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 package (32 oz) frozen tater tots
  • salt and pepper, to taste

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Oven
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Measuring cups

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a skillet, cook ground beef and onion over medium heat until beef is browned and onion tender. Drain excess fat.
  3. In a large bowl, mix cream of mushroom soup and milk; season with salt and pepper.
  4. Combine beef mixture with soup mixture, then spread evenly in a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  5. Sprinkle cheddar cheese over beef layer.
  6. Arrange tater tots on top in a single layer.
  7. Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until tater tots are golden and crispy.
  8. Let cool slightly before serving.

Notes

Make ahead by preparing the beef mixture and refrigerating until ready to bake. For extra flavor, try adding green beans or corn to the filling. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.