🥔 Tater Tot Casserole – Comfort Food Classic
Tater tot casserole is a hearty, cheesy, and super easy-to-make dish. It’s savory, crispy on top, and creamy inside—perfect for weeknight dinners or potlucks.
🧾 Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef or ground turkey
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom or cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1–2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 bag (32 oz) frozen tater tots
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Optional: garlic powder, paprika, or herbs
👩‍🍳 Instructions
1. Preheat oven
- Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F)
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish
2. Cook meat
- In a skillet, sauté onion until soft
- Add ground meat, season with salt, pepper, and optional spices
- Cook until browned, then drain excess fat
3. Make the creamy layer
- In a bowl, mix condensed soup and milk
- Stir into the cooked meat mixture
4. Assemble casserole
- Spread meat mixture evenly in the baking dish
- Sprinkle 1–1.5 cups cheese over meat
- Arrange frozen tater tots on top
5. Bake
- Bake uncovered 25–30 minutes until tater tots are golden and crispy
- Optional: sprinkle extra cheese in the last 5 minutes
6. Serve
- Let rest 5 minutes
- Scoop and serve warm
🔥 Tips
- Use seasoned tater tots for extra flavor
- Add veggies like corn, peas, or green beans into the meat mixture
- For creamier texture, stir ÂĽ cup sour cream into the meat mixture
🍽️ Serve With
- Side salad or steamed vegetables
- Garlic bread or dinner rolls
If you want, I can give you a loaded tater tot casserole recipe with bacon, extra cheese, and veggies that’s even more indulgent 🥓🧀.
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