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Classic Ground Beef Tater Tot Casserole

A close-up serving of tater tot casserole featuring crispy tots, ground beef, and melted cheddar cheese.
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Make this easy, hearty tater tot casserole for a simple weeknight dinner. It features a creamy ground beef filling topped with crispy, cheesy tater tots.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 can (10.5 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1 bag (about 28 ounces) frozen tater tots

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. Brown the ground beef and chopped onion in a large skillet over medium heat. Drain off any excess grease.
  3. In the same skillet, stir in the cream of mushroom soup, milk, sour cream, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Cook until heated through, about 3 minutes.
  4. Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in half (1/2 cup) of the shredded cheddar cheese until melted into the mixture.
  5. Spread the beef mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
  6. Arrange the frozen tater tots in a single layer over the beef mixture.
  7. Bake for 25 minutes.
  8. Remove the casserole from the oven and sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese over the tater tots.
  9. Return to the oven and bake for another 5 to 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the tater tots are golden brown and crispy.
  10. Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, add 1/2 cup of frozen or canned corn to the beef mixture before spreading it in the dish.
  • If you prefer a tangier flavor, substitute the sour cream with plain Greek yogurt.
  • To make the tots extra crispy, bake the casserole uncovered for the entire time.

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