Description
A hearty and delicious casserole combining all the flavors of a classic cheeseburger with crispy tater tots. Perfect for family dinners, this easy-to-make dish is loaded with seasoned ground beef, creamy cheddar cheese soup, and topped with golden tater tots and melted cheddar cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cheddar cheese soup
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 package (32 oz) frozen tater tots
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet and cook until the onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Season with salt, black pepper, and paprika.
- In a large bowl, mix the cooked beef mixture with the cheddar cheese soup and milk. Stir until well combined.
- Pour the beef mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- Arrange the frozen tater tots in a single layer on top of the beef mixture.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden and crispy.
- Remove the casserole from the oven and sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top. Return to the oven for another 5-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve hot, and enjoy!
Notes
- Feel free to customize by adding cooked bacon or vegetables like mushrooms or bell peppers to the beef mixture.
- For an extra crispy topping, increase the baking time for the tater tots by 5 minutes.
- You can prep the casserole a day ahead and refrigerate it before baking.
- Leftovers store well in the fridge for 3-4 days and can be reheated in the oven or microwave.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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