Cheesy Tater Tot Casserole
Make this delicious Cheesy Tater Tot Casserole with ground beef, creamy sauce, and crispy tater tots. Easy family dinner ready in 75 minutes.
Equipment
- oven
- 9x13-inch baking dish
- large skillet
- large mixing bowl
- spoon
- measuring spoons
- measuring cups
Ingredients
Meat and Base
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons extra-light olive oil
Creamy Sauce
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup 10.5 ounces
- 1 cup sour cream at room temperature
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Topping
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
- 1 bag frozen tater tots 32 ounces
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or a small amount of extra-light olive oil.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat 2 tablespoons of extra-light olive oil. Add 1 finely chopped medium onion and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent.
- Add 1 pound of ground beef to the skillet. Cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until no longer pink, about 8-10 minutes. Drain any excess grease from the skillet.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 can of cream of mushroom soup, 1 cup of sour cream, 1 cup of whole milk, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Stir until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
- Add the cooked ground beef and onion mixture to the bowl with the soup mixture. Stir until everything is evenly combined.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread it into an even layer. Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
- Arrange the frozen tater tots in a single layer over the cheese, covering the entire surface of the casserole.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly around the edges and the tater tots are golden brown and crispy. Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving for easier slicing.