Description
Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole is the perfect comfort food, combining savory beef, creamy cheese, and crispy tater tots into a delightful dish everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef (or turkey for a leaner option)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or a blend of your favorites)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup (or a homemade alternative)
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon mustard (yellow or Dijon)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 bag (32 oz) frozen tater tots
- Optional toppings: diced pickles, ketchup, or mustard for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess grease.
- Add the diced onion and minced garlic. Sauté for another 3-4 minutes until the onion is translucent and fragrant.
- Mix the beef mixture with the cream of mushroom soup, milk, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Stir until well mixed.
- Layer the beef mixture in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle half of the cheddar and mozzarella cheese over it. Layer the frozen tater tots on top.
- Top with the remaining cheese.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden brown and crispy.
- Serve hot, garnished with optional toppings like diced pickles, ketchup, or mustard.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding spices like paprika or Italian seasoning. Use fresh herbs as a garnish for added freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg