Easy Tater Tot Casserole
A comforting casserole featuring layers of ground beef, creamy soups, and crispy tater tots, perfect for busy weeknights and family gatherings.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1 pound 90% lean ground beef
- 1.5 cups frozen mixed vegetables
- 0.5 teaspoon salt (divided) divided into portions
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper (divided) divided into portions
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder (divided) divided into portions
- 10.5 oz can cream of mushroom soup
- 10.5 oz can cheddar cheese soup
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 28 oz bag frozen tater tots
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F. Spray a 9x13” baking dish with cooking spray.
- Place a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and break it apart with a wooden spoon. Cook until the beef is browned, about 6 minutes.
- Add the frozen mixed vegetables, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder. Stir well to combine.
- Add the cream of mushroom soup and cheddar cheese soup to the beef mixture. Stir until the soups are well mixed in.
- Transfer the beef mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it out into an even layer.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the beef.
- Top with an even layer of tater tots.
- Sprinkle the tater tots with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder.
- Bake for 35 minutes, until the tater tots are golden and crispy and the filling is bubbling.
Notes
This casserole is versatile and can be served with a side salad or bread. Great for leftovers! For spice, add jalapeños or red pepper flakes. Consider substituting ground beef with turkey or chicken, and mix in preferred vegetables.