Layered Tater Tot Casserole Everyone Loves
A creamy, cheesy, family-favorite casserole made with ground beef, savory mushroom sauce, and topped with crispy golden tater tots. Easy, satisfying, and perfect for any night of the week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of mushroom soup
- ½ cup milk
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1 (28–32 oz) bag frozen tater tots
- ½ tsp garlic powder (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9×13 baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown ground beef with onion until fully cooked. Drain fat.
- Stir in soup, milk, garlic powder, and half of the cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
- Spread beef mixture into the baking dish. Top with remaining cheese.
- Arrange frozen tater tots in a single layer over the cheese.
- Bake uncovered for 35–40 minutes until tots are golden and crispy.
- Let rest for 5–10 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley or green onions if desired.
Notes
- Add frozen vegetables to the meat mixture for a complete meal.
- For a spicier version, use pepper jack cheese or add taco seasoning.
- Leftovers keep well for up to 3 days refrigerated.