Description
Craving something warm, cheesy, and ridiculously satisfying? This Cheesy Ground Beef & Tater Tot Casserole is the ultimate comfort food that’s perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekend dinners. With crispy tater tots layered over seasoned ground beef, sautéed veggies, creamy soup, and melty cheddar cheese, this easy recipe delivers on flavor and convenience. It’s a go-to dinner idea for the whole family that works just as well for potlucks, leftovers, or quick reheats. Whether you’re on the hunt for breakfast ideas, dinner ideas, or an easy recipe to add to your weekly rotation—this one hits the spot!
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
3 cups frozen tater tots
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of mushroom soup
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 small yellow onion, diced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Drain any excess grease.
3. Add diced onion and bell pepper. Cook for 5–7 minutes until softened.
4. Stir in cream of mushroom soup, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
5. Transfer the beef mixture to a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
6. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the beef mixture.
7. Arrange the tater tots in a single layer on top of the cheese.
8. Bake for 35–40 minutes or until the tots are golden brown and crispy.
9. Let rest for 5–10 minutes before serving.
Notes
For extra crispy tots, broil the casserole for 2–3 minutes after baking.
Use lean ground beef (85%) to avoid too much grease.
You can assemble the casserole ahead of time and bake it later.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: tater tot casserole, ground beef dinner, easy recipe, comfort food, quick casserole