Tater Tot Casserole
Tater tot casserole is a hearty, family-favorite bake of seasoned ground beef and cheese topped with crispy tater tots. The crunchy potato topping over the savory, cheesy filling is pure comfort food. It is easy to assemble and always a hit with kids.
- ⏱ 55 min
- 📊 easy
- 🍽 Family
Ingredients
- 700 g ground beef
- 1 onion, diced
- 1.5 cups cream of mushroom or homemade sauce
- 1.5 cups frozen mixed vegetables
- 2 cups shredded cheddar
- 1 bag frozen tater tots
- 2 cloves garlic
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef with the onion and garlic, then drain.
- Stir in the sauce and mixed vegetables and season.
- Spread the beef mixture in a baking dish and top with half the cheese.
- Arrange the tater tots in a single layer over the top.
- Bake at 200C (400F) for 35 minutes until the tots are golden.
- Sprinkle with the remaining cheese and bake 5 minutes more, then serve.
💡 Chef's tip
Drain the beef well and pre-thicken the filling so the casserole is not watery under the crisp topping.
Arranging the frozen tater tots in a single tight layer on top ensures they crisp up golden in the oven rather than steaming into softness.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Protein: 28 g
- Carbs: 34 g
- Fat: 31 g
