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Easy Cheesy Tater Tot Casserole With Ground Beef

A comforting and easy-to-make casserole featuring ground beef, creamy cheese, and crispy tater tots.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Casserole Base
  • 1 lb ground beef lean
  • 1 cup onion chopped
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 can cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 cup milk
Topping
  • 1 pkg tater tots about 32 oz
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded for topping

Method
 

Prepare the Beef Mixture
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and chopped onion until the beef is browned and the onion is translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Drain excess fat and stir in the cream of mushroom soup and milk until well combined.
  4. Add 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese to the mixture and stir until melted and creamy.
Assemble the Casserole
  1. Spread the beef and cheese mixture evenly in a greased casserole dish.
  2. Top with the tater tots in a single layer.
  3. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese on top of the tater tots.
Bake the Casserole
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden brown and crispy.
  2. Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gFiber: 2gSugar: 3g

Notes

Feel free to customize the casserole by adding vegetables like peas or corn for extra nutrition.

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