Description
Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole is a comforting, easy-to-make one-dish meal that combines savory ground beef, melty sharp cheddar cheese, and crispy golden tater tots for a perfect blend of classic cheeseburger flavors and crispy texture. Ideal for busy weeknights or family dinners, this casserole is a crowd-pleaser that’s simple to prepare and customize.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup (use gluten-free if needed)
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 bag (32 oz) frozen tater tots (gluten-free labeled)
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional Ingredients
- Pickles, sliced (for garnish)
- Chopped green onions (for garnish)
- Add-ins: chopped bell peppers, mushrooms, spinach, or diced jalapeños for variations
Instructions
- Brown the meat: Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the ground beef with diced onions, breaking the meat into small pieces until fully browned and the onions are translucent. Drain any excess fat.
- Mix in flavorings: Add ketchup, mustard, salt, and pepper to the cooked beef and stir well to combine evenly.
- Combine beef and soup: Pour in the cream of mushroom soup and mix thoroughly to form a creamy beef filling.
- Assemble the casserole: Spread the beef and soup mixture evenly in the bottom of a greased casserole dish. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the top.
- Top with tater tots: Arrange frozen tater tots in a single layer over the cheese for a crispy topping.
- Bake: Bake the casserole at 375°F (190°C) for 30-40 minutes or until the tater tots are crisp and golden and the cheese underneath is bubbly and melted.
Notes
- Drain cooked beef well to prevent a soggy casserole.
- Do not thaw tater tots; use frozen for crispy results.
- Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving to set.
- Use sharp cheddar cheese for more flavor depth.
- Try layering extra cheese under the tots for double cheesiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: cheeseburger casserole, tater tot casserole, comfort food, easy dinner, family meal