Tater Tot Casserole

simple 5 ingredient casserole with frozen tater tots on top

Course Breakfast, Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword tater tot casserole recipe, tater tot hotdish, tater tots casserole

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 35

Total Time 45

Servings

Calories 361kcal

Author Emma Chapman

Equipment

1 9x13 baking dish casserole dish

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
5 cloves garlic
1 can cream of mushroom soup
2 cups cheddar cheese
25 ounces frozen tater tots
2 tablespoons chives or green onions optional
salt and pepper

Instructions

Mince the garlic.
In a pan over medium heat, brown the ground beef with the garlic until cooked (no pink remains). The meat can be slightly undercooked at this stage, so don’t overcook it, as it will bake in the oven for another 35 minutes.
Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the can of soup and season with a little salt and pepper.
Now assemble the casserole. Lightly grease a 9×13 pan. Add the meat mixture. Then sprinkle on the grated cheese. Then add the tater tots (frozen).
Bake at 350°F (177°C) for 35-40 minutes. The tater tots should look golden brown and crispy and the mixture below will be bubbling.
Top with chives or other fresh herbs and serve warm.

Notes

Sometimes, I add more seasoning to the meat as I brown it, just for added flavor. Some good additions include: chili powder, cayenne, Italian seasoning, onion powder, or other spices you may love.

If you want to reduce the amount of fat in this casserole, you could swap the ground beef for a ground turkey or chicken.

I like to top this tater tot casserole with some green onions or chives, but you could use other fresh herbs like cilantro or for a holiday rosemary or thyme.

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