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tater tot casserole with ground beef

Irresistible Tater Tot Casserole with Ground Beef in 40 Minutes

A hearty and comforting dish featuring crispy tater tots layered with seasoned ground beef and melted cheese.

  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 bag (32 oz) frozen tater tots
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  2. Brown ground beef and onion in a skillet over medium heat. Drain excess fat.
  3. Stir in cream of mushroom soup, milk, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  4. Spread the beef mixture in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
  5. Sprinkle shredded cheese evenly over the beef.
  6. Arrange tater tots in a single layer on top.
  7. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until tater tots are golden and crispy.

Notes

  • For extra crispiness, broil for 2-3 minutes after baking.
  • Substitute ground turkey for a lighter version.
  • Add diced bell peppers for extra flavor.
  • Author: Janet D. Evans
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Category: Casserole
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 850mg
  • Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0.5g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 65mg

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