One-Pan Cheeseburger Tater Tot Pasta
Indulge in a delightful blend of comfort and flavor with One-Pan Cheeseburger Tater Tot Pasta. This easy-to-make dish features savory ground beef, creamy cheddar, and crispy tater tots all in one skillet. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, it combines the familiar tastes of cheeseburgers with the satisfying texture of pasta. Get ready to impress everyone at the table!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 cups short pasta (penne or rotini)
- 3 cups frozen tater tots
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup ketchup
Instructions
- Gather and prepare all ingredients, chopping the onion and measuring pasta and tater tots.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with diced onions. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Add beef broth and bring to a simmer. Stir in pasta and cook until al dente (8-10 minutes).
- Lower heat and mix in heavy cream and ketchup until combined.
- Preheat oven to broil. Top the pasta mixture with tater tots; broil for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove from oven, sprinkle cheese on top, let melt slightly, serve, and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg