Tater Tot Casserole Recipe – Easy Family Comfort Food Dinner
This classic tater tot casserole is layered with seasoned beef, creamy sauce, veggies, cheese, and crispy tots. A cozy, satisfying dinner everyone will love!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Comfort Food, Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Midwestern Hotdish
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
1 medium onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup (or cream of chicken)
½ cup sour cream
1 cup mixed vegetables (corn, peas, or green beans)
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
Salt & pepper, to taste
1 bag frozen tater tots (about 32 oz)
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
1. Brown the Beef
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef with onion and garlic until browned.
Drain excess fat.
2. Mix the Filling
Stir in soup, sour cream, mixed vegetables, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper.
Mix until fully combined and creamy.
3. Assemble
Spread beef mixture evenly into a greased 9×13-inch casserole dish.
4. Top with Tater Tots
Arrange frozen tater tots in a single, even layer over the filling.
5. Bake
Bake uncovered for 35–40 minutes, until tater tots are golden and crispy.
6. Add Cheese
Sprinkle cheddar cheese over the tots during the last 5 minutes of baking.
7. Serve
Let casserole rest for 5 minutes.
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
Bake uncovered for the crispiest tater tots.
Drain beef well to avoid a greasy casserole.
Full-fat cheese melts best and adds richer flavor.
Customize with jalapeños, beans, or ground turkey.
Freeze baked casserole for up to 2 months.
