Easy Tater Tot Casserole

This recipe for tater tot casserole is a throwback recipe that never goes out of style. Made with made with a base of lean ground beef, cheese, and corn smothered in a delicious sauce then layered with more shredded cheese and topped with golden crispy tater tots.

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Ingredients

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Prepare beef mixture

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Assemble dish

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Bake

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Garnish and serve

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Expert Tip

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How to Store

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Easy Tater Tot Casserole

6 servings, 45 minutes

This recipe for tater tot casserole is a throwback recipe that never goes out of style. Made with made with a base of lean ground beef, cheese, and corn smothered in a delicious sauce then layered with more shredded cheese and topped with golden crispy tater tots.

Ingredients

Ground beef and tater tots Onion and garlic Cream of mushroom soup Sour cream and corn Cheddar cheese Salt, pepper Worcestershire sauce

Prepare beef mixture

1

Brown beef and drain. Add onions to sauté, then add garlic. Stir in cream of mushroom, sour cream, corn, cheese, Worcestershire, salt, and pepper. Simmer.

Assemble dish

2

Transfer ground beef mixture to baking dish. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top. Arrange the tater tots in a single layer over the cheese.

Bake

3

Bake at 375°F oven for 35 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden brown, the cheese has melted, and the sides are bubbling up.

Garnish and serve

4

Sprinkle chopped scallions on top and serve this easy ground beef dinner idea!

Expert Tip

For an extra crispy topping, place the dish under the broiler for a couple of extra minutes

How to Store

Keep any leftovers of this easy ground beef dinner idea in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the fridge. You can also freeze it for up to 3 months.

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