Description
A comforting and easy-to-make casserole featuring ground beef mixed with creamy soup, topped with crispy tater tots and melted cheddar cheese—perfect for a quick family dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
- salt and ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 (16 ounce) package frozen tater tots
- 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 °F (175 °C).
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until browned and crumbly, about 7–10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Stir in the condensed cream of mushroom soup until evenly combined.
- Transfer the mixture to a 9×13-inch baking dish, spreading evenly.
- Arrange the tater tots in a single layer over the beef mixture.
- Top with shredded Cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 30–45 minutes, until the tater tots are golden and the casserole is heated through.
- Let stand a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute cream of chicken or celery soup for a flavor twist.
- Add diced onion, garlic powder, or Worcestershire sauce when browning the beef for extra flavor.
- Fold in vegetables like green beans or corn to make it more balanced.
- Assemble ahead and freeze unbaked for up to 4 months; bake directly from frozen, adding a few extra minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 345 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 19 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
