Tater Tot Casserole Recipe

This classic tater tot casserole recipe is a comforting, satisfying delight! Loaded with ground beef, peas, carrots, and creamy mushroom soup, it’s a hearty, homestyle meal that’s easy to prepare and feeds a crowd. With crispy tater tots on top and melted cheddar cheese throughout, it’s the perfect comfort food for any occasion.

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
• 1 cup milk
• 2 cups tater tots
• 1 can (10.75 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it up into small pieces as it cooks.

Once browned, drain excess fat.

Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet and cook until the onion is translucent. Stir in the frozen peas and carrots, salt, and black pepper.

Cook for about 2 minutes, until the vegetables are thawed.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk and condensed cream of mushroom soup until smooth. Add the milk mixture to the skillet and stir until everything is well combined.

In a separate pot, boil water and cook the tater tots according to the package instructions until they’re slightly tender.

Drain the water and set the tater tots aside. In a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, create a layer of tater tots.

You can overlap them slightly, but try to cover the entire surface.

Spread half of the meat mixture over the tater tots, followed by half of the shredded cheddar cheese. Repeat the layers, starting with the tater tots, then the remaining meat mixture, and finally the remaining cheddar cheese.

Sprinkle the chopped parsley on top of the cheese.

Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, until the top is golden brown and the casserole is hot and bubbly.

Serve hot and get ready for a comforting, satisfying meal!

Notes

Make sure to not overcook the ground beef, you want it to be browned, not burnt.

Also, break it up into small pieces as it cooks to avoid chunky texture.

Frozen peas and carrots can be substituted with fresh or canned peas and carrots if you prefer.

When cooking the tater tots, don’t overcook them, they should be slightly tender, not mushy.

Use a high-quality condensed cream of mushroom soup for the best flavor.

If you want a crisper top, bake the casserole uncovered for the last 10-15 minutes.

Keep an eye on it to avoid burning.

Chopped parsley adds a fresh flavor, but you can omit it if you’re not a fan of fresh herbs.

This recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing potluck dish.

You can also customize it to your taste by adding other ingredients, such as diced bell peppers or chopped bacon.

Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.

Nutrional Value

• Calories: 420
• Total Fat: 26g
• Saturated Fat: 10g
• Cholesterol: 60mg
• Sodium: 650mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 26g
• Dietary Fiber: 2g
• Sugars: 4g
• Protein: 25g