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Classic Tater Tot Casserole with Ground Beef and Cheesy Sauce
There’s nothing quite like a warm, comforting dish of Classic Tater Tot Casserole to bring the family together for dinner!
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 bag (32 oz) frozen tater tots
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
In a skillet, cook the ground beef and diced onion over medium heat until the beef is browned and the onion is translucent. Drain any excess grease.
Stir in the cream of mushroom soup, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt and pepper. Mix well until combined.
In a large baking dish, layer the cooked beef mixture evenly on the bottom.
Sprinkle the frozen mixed vegetables over the beef layer.
Top the vegetables with the shredded cheddar cheese.
Arrange the frozen tater tots in a single layer on top of the cheese.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until the tater tots are golden brown and crispy.
Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Kitchen Tools
- Skillet
- Baking dish
- Spatula
- Measuring cups
- Mixing spoon
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can prepare it the night before and refrigerate it before baking.
Absolutely! Ground turkey or chicken work great as alternatives.
Reheat in the oven at 350°F for about 15-20 minutes until heated through.
Yes! Use plant-based ground meat and vegetable broth or mushroom soup for a vegetarian version.
Yes, you can freeze it before baking for up to 3 months.