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Tater Tot Casserole with Ground Beef
Tater Tot Casserole with Ground Beef is the perfect dish for those who want comfort food and a fun presentation — plus, who doesn’t love tater tots?
If only all dishes could make people smile like tater tots do!
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 bag (32 oz) tater tots
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked. Drain any excess fat.
Stir in the cream of mushroom soup, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, and season with salt and pepper. Mix well.
Add the frozen mixed vegetables to the skillet and stir until evenly combined.
Transfer the beef mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the beef mixture.
Top the dish with a single layer of tater tots.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until tater tots are golden brown and crispy.
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Kitchen Essentials
- Large skillet
- 9x13 inch baking dish
- Wooden spoon or spatula
Chef's Notes
For added flavor, consider using seasoned tater tots.
You can also add cooked bacon for an extra crunch.
Troubleshooting
Variations
Healthy Swaps
Serving Suggestions
Serve with a side salad for freshness.
Pair with hot sauce or salsa for some extra kick.
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Suitable Diets
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Common Questions
Yes, but make sure to cook them first to ensure they're tender.
Yes, you can freeze the unbaked casserole for up to 3 months.
Absolutely! Just replace the ground beef with your favorite meat substitute.
Reheat in the oven at 350°F for about 20 minutes or until warmed through.
You can use a homemade white sauce or any cream soup alternative.
Yes, sweet potato tots would make a delicious substitution.
No, you can bake them straight from the freezer.