Our Favorite Tater Tot Casserole

Get ready to fall in love with comfort food all over again with Our Favorite Tater Tot Casserole! This hearty, family-friendly recipe layers savory ground beef, sautéed onions, and garlic with a creamy blend of cream of mushroom and cream of chicken soups, all complemented by colorful mixed vegetables. Topped with gooey cheddar cheese and a golden layer of crispy tater tots, this dish is the ultimate in flavor and convenience. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, it comes together in just 15 minutes of prep and bakes to bubbly perfection in under an hour. Pair it with a side salad for a complete meal that’s guaranteed to impress. Whether you’re searching for easy dinner ideas, casserole recipes, or a tater tot lover’s dream, this crowd-pleaser checks all the boxes.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 10.5 oz cream of mushroom soup
• 10.5 oz cream of chicken soup
• 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 32 oz frozen tater tots
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp butter or nonstick cooking spray for greasing

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or nonstick cooking spray and set it aside.

Step 2

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked, breaking it into crumbles as it cooks. Drain any excess grease if necessary.

Step 3

Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the cooked ground beef. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the onion softens and becomes translucent.

Step 4

Stir in the cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, and frozen mixed vegetables. Add the salt and black pepper, then mix until fully combined.

Step 5

Pour the meat and vegetable mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.

Step 6

Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the top of the mixture.

Step 7

Arrange the frozen tater tots in a single layer over the cheese, ensuring they cover the surface completely.

Step 8

Bake the casserole in the oven for 35 minutes. Then, remove it and sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of cheddar cheese over the top of the tater tots.

Step 9

Return the casserole to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the tater tots are golden brown.

Step 10

Remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy your delicious tater tot casserole!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2606.3 grams (2606.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4357

Total Fat 271.30g	348%
Saturated Fat 109.00g	545%
Polyunsaturated Fat 36.00g
Cholesterol 630mg	210%
Sodium 9412mg	409%
Total Carbohydrate 338.00g	123%
Dietary Fiber 38.90g	139%
Total Sugars 37.10g
Protein 175.50g	351%

Vitamin D 164IU	819%
Calcium 2357mg	181%
Iron 17mg	95%
Potassium 4956mg	105%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 54.3%

Protein: 15.6%

Carbs: 30.1%