Description
A comforting and easy-to-make Tater Tot Casserole featuring seasoned ground beef, creamy mushroom soup, green beans, crispy tater tots, and melted cheddar cheese. This family-friendly dish is perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 16 ounce bag of frozen tater tots
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup sweet onion, diced
- 1 pinch salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can green beans or peas, drained
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking the casserole.
- Cook the Beef and Onion: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook and stir the ground beef and diced onion until the beef is no longer pink and is fully browned, about 7 to 10 minutes. Season with a pinch of salt and black pepper to taste.
- Mix Ingredients: Stir the condensed cream of mushroom soup and the drained green beans into the cooked ground beef mixture. Then, pour this combined mixture evenly into a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Layer Tater Tots and Cheese: Arrange the frozen tater tots evenly over the beef mixture. You can choose to sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese on top of the tater tots or directly on the beef mixture beneath, depending on your preference.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for about 40 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden brown and the casserole is heated through.
Notes
- You can substitute green beans with peas according to your preference.
- Cheese placement is flexible: on top of tater tots for a melty crust or under for extra cheesiness.
- For added flavor, consider seasoning the beef with garlic powder or Worcestershire sauce.
- Ensure tater tots are cooked through for a crispy topping and safe consumption.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator up to 3 days and reheated in the oven.
