Tater Tot Casserole
This Ground Beef and Tater Tot Casserole bakes up hot, bubbly, and loaded with cheesy, savory goodness in every bite. Crispy tots on top and a creamy beef layer underneath make it the kind of dinner everyone looks forward to. It’s simple, filling, and always a solid choice when you need something easy that hits the spot.
Servings 8
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1.5 Bags Tater Tots 3 pounds
- 1 Pound Ground Beef
- 1 Pinch Garlic Salt
- 2 Cans Cream of Mushroom Soup 10.5 ounces
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
- 2 Cups Medium Cheddar Cheese grated
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375℉.
- Grease the bottom of a 9"x13" casserole dish and set aside.
- Brown the hamburger and drain the grease.
- Sprinkle the garlic salt over the hamburger until it is to your taste.
- Pour the soup into a bowl and add the Worcestershire sauce. Stir until combined.
- Cover the bottom of the casserole dish with one layer of tater tots.
- Cover the tater tots with the soup mixture.
- Add the hamburger on top of the soup.
- Cover with 1 cup of the grated cheddar cheese.
- Add another layer of tater tots.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.
- Bake at 375℉ for 30 minutes or until the top tater tots are crisp.
Notes
Helpful Tips
- Brown the beef well: Let the ground beef get a little color while cooking instead of just turning it gray. That extra browning adds a lot more flavor to the whole dish.
- Drain the grease thoroughly: After cooking the beef, make sure to drain off the excess grease. This keeps the casserole from turning out too heavy or oily.
- Use frozen tater tots straight from the bag: No need to thaw them first. Putting them in frozen helps them crisp up better in the oven.
- Arrange Tater Tots Evenly: Place the tater tots evenly over the casserole so they crisp up for the best flavor.
- Spread the soup mixture evenly: Make sure the creamy layer covers the tots well so every bite stays moist and flavorful. Uneven spots can turn out a little dry.
- Let it rest before serving: Give it about 5–10 minutes after baking to settle. This makes it easier to scoop and helps everything hold together nicely.