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Tater Tot Casserole

A comforting casserole with layers of seasoned beef, creamy soup, cheese, and crispy tater tots, perfect for cozy evenings and gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 500
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound ground beef For leaner flavor, opt for ground turkey or chicken.
  • 1 can cream of mushroom soup Can also use cream of chicken soup if not a fan of mushrooms.
  • 1 cup shredded cheese Experiment with cheddar, mozzarella, or even pepper jack.
  • 1 bag tater tots Look for crispy tots for the perfect crunch.
  • 1 small onion, chopped Can substitute with shallots for a finer taste.
  • to taste salt and pepper Essential for enhancing flavors.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and chopped onion until browned and onion is soft, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat.
  3. Stir in the cream of mushroom soup along with salt and pepper until well-combined and bubbling.
Assembly
  1. Transfer the beef and soup mixture into a baking dish, spreading evenly.
  2. Layer the tater tots on top of the beef mixture snugly.
  3. Sprinkle shredded cheese generously over the tater tots.
Baking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes, or until tater tots are golden brown and crispy.
  2. Remove from the oven, let cool slightly, and serve hot.

Notes

For best results, brown the meat thoroughly and use high-quality cheese. Can be prepared the night before and stored in the fridge. Freezes well.