Cheesy Tater Tot Casserole
A cheesy tater tot casserole with beef, creamy sauce & golden tots. Perfect family dinner, potluck, or weeknight comfort meal!
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef or ground turkey
- 1 small onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 can 10.5 oz cream of mushroom soup (or cream of chicken)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
- 1 bag 32 oz frozen tater tots
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt adjust to taste
- ½ teaspoon paprika optional, for color
- 2 green onions sliced (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Prep
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Cook Beef
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef with onion over medium heat until no longer pink. Drain excess grease. Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
Mix Sauce
- Stir in cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, Worcestershire sauce, half the shredded cheese, salt, pepper, and paprika. Mix until well combined.
Assemble
- Spread the beef mixture evenly into the baking dish. Arrange frozen tater tots in a single layer over the top.
Bake
- Bake uncovered for 30–35 minutes, until the tots are golden and crisp.
Add Cheese
- Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese over the tots. Bake for another 5 minutes until melted and bubbly.
Serve
- Garnish with sliced green onions if desired. Serve hot and enjoy!