Description
A comforting and easy-to-make tater tot casserole featuring savory ground beef, creamy mushroom sauce, melted cheddar cheese, and crispy baked tater tots. Perfect for a family dinner or a cozy meal.
Ingredients
Meat and Vegetables
- 250 g ground beef
- 1 small onion, chopped
Sauce and Dairy
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup (about 295 g)
- 1/2 cup milk (120 ml)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (about 113 g)
Topping
- 2 cups frozen tater tots (about 300 g)
Seasonings
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 190°C (375°F) to ensure it reaches the right temperature for baking the casserole evenly.
- Cook Ground Beef and Onion: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and chopped onion together until the beef is browned and no longer pink. Drain any excess fat from the pan to keep the casserole from being greasy.
- Make the Creamy Mixture: Stir in the entire can of cream of mushroom soup and the 1/2 cup of milk into the cooked beef and onion. Mix well until everything is combined into a creamy, rich sauce.
- Season: Add salt and black pepper according to your taste preferences, mixing well to evenly distribute the seasoning throughout the mixture.
- Assemble in Baking Dish: Pour the beef mixture into a greased baking dish, spreading it evenly across the bottom for a uniform layer.
- Add Cheese: Generously sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the beef mixture to create a cheesy layer that will melt during baking.
- Top with Tater Tots: Arrange the frozen tater tots in a single layer over the cheese, covering the entire casserole surface for maximum crispiness.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden brown and crispy, and the casserole is hot and bubbly throughout.
Notes
- Add vegetables such as peas or corn to the beef mixture for added nutrition and flavor variety.
- Substitute cream of chicken soup for cream of mushroom soup as a tasty alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
