Description
Looking for a comfort food dinner that’s quick, satisfying, and always a crowd-pleaser? This Cheesy Tater Tot Casserole delivers crispy golden tots layered over creamy, savory ground beef and melted cheddar cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights, potlucks, or anytime you’re craving a classic homestyle meal. It’s an easy recipe using common ingredients, making it ideal for easy dinner ideas, family comfort food, or even meal prep. This dish brings together everything we love—crispy texture, cheesy indulgence, and hearty flavor—into one unforgettable bite.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of mushroom soup
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1 bag (32 ounces) frozen tater tots
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
1. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned.
2. Add diced onion and minced garlic, cook until softened. Drain excess fat.
3. Stir in cream of mushroom soup and Worcestershire sauce. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Simmer the mixture for 2–3 minutes until well combined.
5. Spread the beef mixture evenly in a 9×13 inch baking dish.
6. Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese on top of the beef mixture.
7. Arrange frozen tater tots in a single layer over the cheese.
8. Top with the remaining 1 cup of cheddar cheese.
9. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 35–40 minutes until tots are crispy and cheese is bubbly.
10. Let sit for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For extra crispiness, broil the casserole for the last 3–4 minutes.
You can swap in ground turkey or chicken to lighten it up.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: easy dinner, cheesy casserole, ground beef recipe, comfort food, quick family meal