Are you craving something comforting, quick, and undeniably delicious? Look no further! Our Simple Delicious Tater Tot Casserole is here to rescue your weeknight dinner routine. Packed with savory flavors, surprisingly healthy ingredients, and ready in a flash, this is one dish the whole family will adore. Think of it as your new secret weapon: a crowd-pleasing, flavorful casserole that’s surprisingly easy to whip up. My family still asks for it every single week!
Why You Will Love This Recipe
Growing up, weekend family gatherings always revolved around comfort food. While fancy dishes sometimes made an appearance, the real star was always the casserole. This Simple Delicious Tater Tot Casserole is my updated, slightly healthier take on those cherished memories. It’s the taste of home, but designed for the modern, busy family. It’s simple, satisfying, and guaranteed to bring smiles to the table.
Ingredients
- For the Meat Mixture:
- 1 pound ground beef (or ground turkey)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided use
- For the Tater Tot Topping:
- 1 (32 ounce) bag frozen tater tots
Step-by-Step Instructions for Making the Recipe
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Brown the Meat: In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Drain off any excess grease.
- Add Vegetables: Add the chopped onion and green bell pepper to the skillet. Cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Combine Ingredients: In the skillet with the meat and vegetables, stir in the condensed cream of mushroom soup, milk, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Add Cheese: Stir in 1/2 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and combined.
- Assemble the Casserole: Pour the meat mixture into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Top with Tater Tots: Arrange the frozen tater tots in a single layer over the meat mixture.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden brown and crispy.
- Add Remaining Cheese: Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the tater tots during the last 5 minutes of baking.
- Serve: Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Simple Delicious Tater Tot Casserole
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Drain off any excess grease.1 pound ground beef (or ground turkey)
- Add the chopped onion and green bell pepper to the skillet. Cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.1 medium onion, 1 green bell pepper
- In the skillet with the meat and vegetables, stir in the condensed cream of mushroom soup, milk, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.1 10.75 ounce condensed cream of mushroom soup, 1/2 cup milk, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Stir in 1/2 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and combined.1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Pour the meat mixture into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Arrange the frozen tater tots in a single layer over the meat mixture.1 32 ounce bag frozen tater tots
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden brown and crispy.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the tater tots during the last 5 minutes of baking.1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!
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