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Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole Recipe

A hearty, family-friendly casserole with seasoned ground beef, creamy cheddar sauce, melty cheese, and crispy baked tater tots.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 530
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Beef Filling
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 small yellow onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon ketchup
  • 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
  • 1 can condensed cream of cheddar soup 10.5 ounces
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese for the filling
Topping
  • 1 bag frozen tater tots 32 ounces
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese for topping
  • 2 tablespoons green onions sliced, for garnish

Equipment

  • 1 9x13-inch baking dish lightly greased
  • 1 large skillet
  • 1 wooden spoon or spatula
  • 1 Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and diced onion and cook for 7 to 8 minutes, breaking up the beef, until browned and the onion is softened.
  3. Stir in the garlic, kosher salt, black pepper, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, and yellow mustard. Cook for 1 minute.
  4. Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the condensed cream of cheddar soup, sour cream, and 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese until the mixture is creamy and evenly combined.
  5. Spread the beef mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
  6. Arrange the frozen tater tots in an even layer over the beef mixture.
  7. Bake uncovered for 25 minutes, until the tater tots are hot and starting to turn golden.
  8. Remove the dish from the oven and sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of cheddar cheese over the top.
  9. Return the casserole to the oven and bake for 10 to 15 minutes more, until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the tater tots are deeply golden and crisp.
  10. Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with sliced green onions and serve warm.

Notes

Drain excess grease from the beef if needed before adding the creamy ingredients. Arrange the tater tots in a single layer for the crispiest topping. Add a few extra minutes of baking time if assembling from a chilled filling.