Easy Tater Tot Casserole Recipe

Easy tater tot casserole in a glass dish with spoon.

Easy Tater Tot Casserole Recipe

This easy tater tot casserole is creamy and comforting thanks to cream of mushroom soup and sour cream combined with ground beef then topped with cheese and tater tots!

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 35

Total Time: 45

Servings:

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef
½ onion , diced
2 cloves garlic , minced
1 (10.75-ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
⅓ cup sour cream
1 cup corn
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon Kosher salt , more to taste
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper , more to taste
2 cups frozen tater tots
Sliced scallions , for serving

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F. Spray a 9×9-inch baking dish (at least 2 inches deep) with nonstick spray.
In a skillet, brown one pound ground beef over medium-high heat. Drain excess fat. Stir in 1/2 onion diced and sauté 5 minutes, or until translucent. Add 2 garlic cloves and cook, stirring frequently, 1 minute more. Stir in one can cream of mushroom soup, 1/3 cup sour cream, 1 cup corn, 1/2 cup cheese, 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cook on medium-low heat for a few minutes. Season to taste.
Spread beef mixture in the baking dish. Sprinkle with the remaining 1 1/2 cups cheese and line 2 cups tater tots evenly over the top.
Bake 30 to 35 minutes, or until tots are golden brown and cheese is bubbling. Top with sliced scallions.

Notes

Vegetables: This dish is easy to sneak in more vegetables. You can add a layer of green beans before you add the cheese. You could also add in sliced mushrooms, or cook a diced bell pepper with the onions.

Make ahead: This dish can be made up to 24 hours in advance. Simply cover and refrigerate before baking. This also makes a great dish to bake and serve throughout the week.

Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge up to 4 days.

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