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Classic Tater Tot Casserole

A close-up of a golden-brown Tater Tot Casserole in a white baking dish, with melted cheese oozing over the crispy tater tots and savory ground beef filling.
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A nostalgic and kid-approved tater tot casserole with ground beef, creamy soup, and melted cheese, topped with crispy tater tots.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 can (10.5 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 bag (16 ounces) frozen tater tots

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef and chopped onion over medium heat. Drain off any excess grease.
  3. Stir in the condensed cream of mushroom soup, milk, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through.
  4. Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted.
  5. Pour the beef mixture into a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  6. Arrange the frozen tater tots evenly over the top of the beef mixture.
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden brown and crispy, and the casserole is bubbly.
  8. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • For a make-ahead option, prepare the casserole up to step 5, cover tightly, and refrigerate for up to 2 days. Add an extra 10-15 minutes to the baking time.
  • You can also freeze the unbaked casserole. Thaw completely in the refrigerator before baking, or bake from frozen, adding about 20-30 minutes to the baking time.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables like peas or corn to the beef mixture.

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