Tater Tot Casserole

Tater Tot Casserole

from saltandlavender.com
70 min
8 servings

This tater tot casserole recipe is a cozy classic with crispy tater tots, tender ground beef, and plenty of cheddar cheese! It has just 10 minutes of prep time for a hassle-free family meal.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1/2 medium onion (chopped)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 (12 ounce) can corn (drained)
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar (divided)
  • 32 ounces frozen tater tots (see note)
  • Salt & pepper (to taste)
  • Chopped scallions (for serving (optional, to taste))

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat your oven to 375F and move the rack to the top third of the oven.

  2. 2

    Add the beef and onions to a skillet and cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally and breaking the beef up with your spoon, until it's browned and the onions have softened (about 7-8 minutes). If there's a lot of excess fat, spoon most of it out.

  3. 3

    Add the garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and Italian seasoning to the skillet and cook for about a minute.

  4. 4

    Reduce the heat to medium and stir in the sour cream, condensed soup, corn, and about a 1/2 cup of the cheddar. Stir well and let it heat through for a minute or two.

  5. 5

    Transfer the skillet mixture to a 9x13 casserole dish and smooth in an even layer. Optional: if you have a large oven-safe skillet, feel free to make the casserole entirely in the skillet.

  6. 6

    Sprinkle the casserole with the rest of the cheese, and then top it with the tater tots.

  7. 7

    Bake, uncovered, for 45 minutes or until the tater tots are nicely browned and the cheese is hot and bubbly. Serve with chopped scallions and salt & pepper if needed.