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A delicious tater tot casserole with ground beef and melted cheddar cheese, a perfect dinner idea.

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This recipe offers a simple and satisfying solution for weeknight dinners. It combines ground meat, Tater Tots, and cheese for a comforting and flavorful meal that is easy to prepare.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Calories: 570
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3/4 to 1 pound ground beef or turkey
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • 1 package (16 ounces) frozen Tater Tots
  • 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
  • 2/3 cup 2% milk or water
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • 2-qt. baking dish

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large skillet, cook ground meat and chopped onion over medium heat until the meat is no longer pink. Drain any excess fat. Season with salt and pepper to your preference.
  3. Transfer the cooked meat mixture to a greased 2-quart baking dish.
  4. Arrange the frozen Tater Tots evenly over the meat mixture.
  5. In a separate bowl, combine the condensed cream of mushroom soup with the milk or water. Pour this mixture over the Tater Tots.
  6. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top.
  7. Bake, uncovered, for 30-40 minutes, or until the casserole is heated through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Nutrition

Calories: 570kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 26gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 87mgSodium: 1357mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5g

Notes

This recipe is a great base for customization. Feel free to add other vegetables like peas or corn, or experiment with different cheeses.

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