Description
Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole is the ultimate comfort food, combining savory ground beef, gooey cheddar cheese, and crispy tater tots into a dish that’s sure to please everyone at the table. This easy-to-make casserole brings back nostalgic memories of family dinners while offering a fun twist for gatherings. With its golden, crispy topping and hearty layers beneath, you’ll find it hard to resist serving this crowd-pleaser again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 32 oz frozen tater tots
- ½ cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp mustard
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a large skillet with nonstick cooking spray.
- Brown the ground beef and diced onion over medium heat until the meat is cooked through and onions are translucent (about 5-7 minutes). Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Stir in garlic powder, ketchup, mustard, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- In a baking dish, layer the beef mixture evenly across the bottom followed by a layer of shredded cheddar cheese.
- Arrange frozen tater tots on top to create a crispy layer.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the tater tots are golden brown. Allow cooling slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 65mg