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Tater Tot Hotdish Casserole

5 from 17 votes
Tater Tot Hotdish Casserole is a comforting and satisfying dish featuring savory ground beef, creamy mushroom sauce, and crispy tater tots topped with melted cheddar cheese. With minimal prep time and easy assembly, it's perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners. Enjoy the classic flavors and textures of this timeless comfort food favorite!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Entree, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup (10.5 ounces / 298g)
  • ½ cup milk
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ black pepper
  • 1 bag frozen tater tots 16 oz
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until browned and cooked through, approximately 7-8 minutes.
  3. Add diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet, cooking until the onion is soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in condensed cream of mushroom soup, milk, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
  5. Transfer the beef mixture to a 9x13 inch baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
  6. Arrange frozen tater tots on top of the beef mixture in a single layer.
  7. Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the tater tots are crispy and golden brown.
  8. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the top of the casserole and return it to the oven for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  9. Remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

PRO TIPS:
  • Brown the Beef: When cooking the ground beef, make sure to brown it thoroughly. This adds depth of flavor to the dish and ensures that the beef is cooked evenly throughout.
  • Layering Tater Tots: When arranging the frozen tater tots on top of the beef mixture, aim for a single, even layer. This ensures that each bite has the perfect balance of meat, sauce, and crispy tots.
  • Golden Brown Perfection: Bake the casserole until the tater tots are crispy and golden brown. This ensures a satisfying crunch in every bite and adds visual appeal to the dish.
  • Melty Cheese Finish: Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the top of the casserole during the last few minutes of baking. This allows the cheese to melt and become bubbly, adding a deliciously gooey layer to the dish.