If you’re looking for a warm, comforting, and ridiculously cheesy dinner, this Cheesy Tater Tot Casserole is it. With a savory beef base, creamy sauce, and golden, crispy tater tots on top, it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Perfect for weeknight dinners, potlucks, or whenever you need a hearty meal that hits all the right notes.
Cheesy Tater Tot Casserole
Servings: 6 | Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 40 minutes | Total Time: 55 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course | Cuisine: American
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Ground beef or ground turkey | 1 pound |
| Small onion, diced | 1 |
| Garlic cloves, minced | 2 |
| Cream of mushroom soup (or cream of chicken) | 1 can (10.5 oz) |
| Sour cream | 1 cup |
| Shredded cheddar cheese, divided | 2 cups |
| Frozen tater tots | 1 bag (32 oz) |
| Worcestershire sauce | 1 tsp |
| Black pepper | ½ tsp |
| Salt | ½ tsp (adjust to taste) |
| Paprika (optional, for color) | ½ tsp |
| Green onions, sliced (optional, for garnish) | 2 |
Instructions:
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Prep:
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. -
Cook the Beef:
In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with diced onion until fully cooked. Drain excess grease. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant. -
Mix the Sauce:
Stir in the cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, Worcestershire sauce, half of the shredded cheddar cheese, salt, pepper, and paprika. Mix until everything is well combined. -
Assemble:
Spread the beef mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish. Arrange the frozen tater tots in a single layer over the top. -
Bake:
Bake uncovered for 30–35 minutes, until the tater tots are golden and crispy. -
Add Cheese:
Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheddar cheese over the tater tots. Return to the oven for 5 more minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly. -
Serve:
Garnish with sliced green onions if desired. Serve hot and enjoy this comforting, cheesy casserole with your family or friends.
This casserole combines crispy, cheesy, and creamy layers in one dish, making it a go-to for easy, crowd-pleasing dinners any night of the week.
