Description
Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole is a hearty and comforting dish that combines savory ground beef, creamy cheddar soup mixture, and crispy tater tots baked to golden perfection. This easy-to-make casserole is perfect for family dinners and can be customized with additional veggies or spices to suit your taste.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Dairy
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 10.5 oz. cheddar cheese condensed soup
- 8 oz. sour cream
- ½ cup milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ¾ cup bacon, cooked and chopped
Frozen
- 32 oz. frozen tater tots (keep frozen)
Seasonings
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 tsp. salt
- ½ tsp. black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan using nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Cook Ground Beef: Place uncooked ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir frequently until the beef is thoroughly browned. Drain excess grease carefully to avoid a greasy casserole.
- Season Beef: Add Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to the cooked beef in the skillet. Stir to evenly distribute the seasonings.
- Mix in Creamy Ingredients: Incorporate the cheddar cheese condensed soup, sour cream, cooked chopped bacon, and milk into the beef mixture. Mix thoroughly so every piece of beef is coated with the creamy sauce.
- Transfer Mixture to Pan: Pour the beef and sauce mixture into the prepared 9×13 baking pan, spreading it evenly.
- Add Tater Tots and Cheese: Add the frozen tater tots and shredded cheddar cheese on top of the beef mixture. Use a spatula to gently mix everything until the tater tots and cheese are evenly coated and distributed throughout the casserole.
- Bake: Spread the casserole mixture evenly in the pan to ensure uniform baking. Place in the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes until bubbling around the edges and the tater tots are golden and crispy.
- Serve: Remove from oven and serve hot for optimal flavor and comfort.
Notes
- This casserole is very versatile; you can add cooked green beans, mushrooms, diced peppers, diced onions, or jalapeños to enhance flavor and texture.
- Be sure to drain excess grease from beef thoroughly to prevent a greasy dish.
- Use a 9×13 inch baking dish for even baking and correct portion sizes.
- Keep the tater tots frozen until mixing to ensure they crisp up well during baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approximately 1/8 of casserole)
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 670 mg
- Fat: 33 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
