Tater Tot Casserole Recipe
Easy tater tot casserole layers seasoned ground beef, creamy mushroom sauce, cheese, and crispy potatoes for family dinners.
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds lean ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 can 10.5 ounces condensed cream of mushroom soup
- ½ cup sour cream
- ⅓ cup milk
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese divided
- 32 ounces frozen tater tots
- 1½ cups frozen corn or mixed vegetables optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion halfway through cooking and continue until the beef is cooked and the onion is tender. Drain excess grease.
- Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Stir in Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Reduce heat to low. Stir in cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, milk, and optional vegetables.
- Add 1 cup cheddar and stir until combined.
- Spread the beef mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Arrange the frozen tater tots in a single layer over the filling.
- Bake uncovered for 35 minutes.
- Sprinkle with the remaining cup of cheddar and bake another 8 to 10 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the tots are crisp and golden.
- Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Keep the tater tots frozen until baking for the crispiest topping.
- If making the casserole ahead, refrigerate the beef filling separately and add the frozen tots immediately before baking.
- For an extra-crispy top, broil for 1 to 2 minutes at the end while watching closely.