Craving a meal that’s both ready in a flash and packed with flavor? Look no further! This Simple Delicious Tater Tot Casserole is your answer to busy weeknights. It’s not only incredibly quick and easy to prepare, but it’s also surprisingly healthy, allowing you to enjoy a comforting casserole without the guilt. Personally, this recipe is my go-to when I want something satisfying but don’t have hours to spend in the kitchen. It’s simple, delicious, and always a hit with the whole family – and I bet it will be for you, too!
Why You Will Love This Recipe
Growing up, tater tot casserole was a staple at our family gatherings. My grandma always made it, and the aroma instantly brought feelings of warmth and togetherness. This particular version, Simple Delicious Tater Tot Casserole, is my updated take on her classic. It retains all the comforting flavors I remember but is simplified for today’s busy lifestyles. Every time I make it, it brings back those cherished memories and creates new ones with my own family.
Ingredients
For the Meat Mixture:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chiles (like Rotel), undrained
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Topping:
- 1 (32 ounce) bag frozen tater tots
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Step-by-Step Instructions for Making the Recipe
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Brown the Beef: In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat. Drain off any excess grease.
- Sauté Onion: Add the chopped onion to the skillet with the cooked beef and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Combine Ingredients: Stir in the cream of mushroom soup, diced tomatoes and green chiles, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well until everything is combined.
- Pour into Dish: Pour the meat mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- Add Tater Tots: Arrange the frozen tater tots in a single layer over the meat mixture.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden brown and crispy.
- Add Cheese: Remove the casserole from the oven and sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the tater tots.
- Melt Cheese: Return the casserole to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Simple Delicious Tater Tot Casserole
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat. Drain off any excess grease.1 pound ground beef
- Add the chopped onion to the skillet with the cooked beef and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.1 medium onion
- Stir in the cream of mushroom soup, diced tomatoes and green chiles, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well until everything is combined.1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup, 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chiles (like Rotel), 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Pour the meat mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- Arrange the frozen tater tots in a single layer over the meat mixture.1 (32 ounce) bag frozen tater tots
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden brown and crispy.
- Remove the casserole from the oven and sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the tater tots.1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Return the casserole to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!
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