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Cozy Loaded Tater Tot Casserole Recipe Easy Ground Beef Dinner Idea

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A warm, hearty casserole featuring seasoned ground beef, creamy layers, and crispy tater tots on top. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners and comfort food cravings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound (450 g) lean or medium ground beef (85% lean preferred)
  • 32 ounces (900 g) frozen tater tots
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups (200 g) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 can (10.5 oz / 300 g) condensed cream of mushroom soup (or cream of chicken/celery)
  • 1 cup (240 ml) sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: chopped green onions or parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook for 6-8 minutes until no longer pink, breaking it apart with a spatula. Drain excess fat.
  3. Add finely chopped onion and minced garlic to the beef. Cook for 4 minutes until onions are translucent and fragrant.
  4. Stir in Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper to taste. Remove skillet from heat.
  5. In a mixing bowl, combine condensed cream of mushroom soup and sour cream. Stir until smooth.
  6. Add 1 ½ cups (150 g) shredded cheddar cheese and the cooked beef mixture to the creamy sauce. Mix gently but thoroughly.
  7. Spread the beef and cheese mixture evenly in the bottom of a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
  8. Top with an even layer of frozen tater tots, covering the surface but not too tight.
  9. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes until tater tots are golden and crispy and filling is bubbly.
  10. Optional: Sprinkle remaining ½ cup (50 g) cheddar cheese over the tater tots during the last 5 minutes of baking for a cheesy crust.
  11. Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Drain excess fat from beef to avoid sogginess. Use sharp cheddar for best flavor and melt. Bake tater tots frozen for crispiness. Let casserole rest before serving to set. Tent with foil if edges brown too fast. Leftovers reheat well in oven at 350°F for 20 minutes. Can be made ahead and refrigerated overnight before baking.

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