The Ultimate Comfort Tater Tot Casserole: A Midwest Classic
A hearty, family-style dinner featuring a savory ground beef and mushroom base topped with a golden-brown layer of crispy tater tots.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 32 oz frozen tater tots
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Brown ground beef and onions in a skillet until cooked through.
- Drain excess grease from the pan.
- Stir in cream of mushroom soup and milk until smooth.
- Spread meat mixture into a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Layer half of the cheddar cheese over the meat.
- Top with frozen tater tots in neat rows.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes until tots are golden brown.