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Tatertot Casserole Recipe

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This comforting Tatertot Casserole combines savory ground beef, mixed vegetables, and creamy mushroom soup layered beneath a crispy topping of golden tater tots and melted cheddar cheese. Baked to perfection, it’s a hearty, family-friendly dish perfect for an easy weeknight dinner.

  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 55 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Category: Casserole
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Beef Mixture

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 can cream of mushroom soup
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (green beans, carrots, peas, and corn blend)
  • 8 ounces cheddar cheese, freshly shredded (divided)

Topping

  • 32 ounces frozen tater tots

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Dish: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
  2. Cook Beef Mixture: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the lean ground beef along with diced onion and minced garlic until the beef is browned and fully cooked through. Drain any excess fat if necessary to keep the dish from being greasy.
  3. Add Creamy Ingredients: Stir in the cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, and Worcestershire sauce into the cooked beef. Mix thoroughly to create a creamy and flavorful base for the casserole.
  4. Incorporate Vegetables: Add the frozen mixed vegetables to the beef mixture and combine evenly, allowing the veggies to distribute throughout the filling.
  5. Layer in Baking Dish: Spread the beef and vegetable mixture evenly in the bottom of the prepared 9×13-inch casserole dish.
  6. Add Cheese Layer: Sprinkle 4 ounces of the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the beef and vegetable layer to add richness and flavor.
  7. Add Tater Tot Topping: Arrange the frozen tater tots evenly in a single layer on top of the cheese. Depending on your dish size, you may have leftover tater tots for another use.
  8. Bake the Casserole: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 45 minutes, allowing the tater tots to crisp and the filling to heat through.
  9. Add Final Cheese and Finish Baking: Remove the casserole from the oven, sprinkle the remaining 4 ounces of cheddar cheese on top, and return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes or until the cheese has melted completely.

Notes

  • For a healthier option, use lean ground turkey or chicken instead of beef.
  • You can substitute the cream of mushroom soup with a homemade mushroom sauce for a fresher taste.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables like corn or bell peppers according to your preference.
  • If you prefer extra crispy tater tots, broil the casserole for 1-2 minutes at the end, watching carefully to prevent burning.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.

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