Description
This Easy & Delicious Tater Tot Casserole features a comforting blend of browned ground beef or turkey, creamy mushroom soup, mixed vegetables, and crispy golden tater tots topped with melted cheddar cheese. Perfect for a satisfying weeknight meal, this hearty casserole combines simple ingredients for a flavorful home-cooked dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey (or plant-based ground meat)
Vegetables
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)
Dairy
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Other
- 1 bag (32 oz) frozen tater tots
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the casserole evenly.
- Cook the meat: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef or turkey until browned and fully cooked, then drain any excess fat to reduce greasiness.
- Combine the filling: Stir the cream of mushroom soup and milk into the cooked meat, then add the frozen mixed vegetables. Season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste, ensuring even flavor distribution.
- Assemble the casserole: Spread the meat and vegetable mixture evenly in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Arrange the frozen tater tots on top in a single layer, then sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the tater tots.
- Bake: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden brown and crispy and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, substitute ground meat with plant-based ground meat or omit it entirely and increase the vegetables.
- You can use cream of chicken soup as an alternative to cream of mushroom soup if preferred.
- Feel free to add other vegetables such as green beans or corn to vary the flavor and texture.
- If you like extra crispy tater tots, you may broil the casserole for 2-3 minutes at the end, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated in the oven or microwave.
