Description
Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole is a delightful fusion of comfort food that brings together crispy tater tots, savory ground beef, and gooey cheddar cheese. Perfect for family dinners or game day gatherings, this casserole offers a delicious explosion of flavors that will leave everyone asking for seconds. With its easy preparation and customizable ingredients, it’s the ultimate crowd-pleaser that guarantees smiles around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 24 oz frozen tater tots
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp yellow mustard
- 1/2 cup chopped pickles (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a large baking dish with nonstick spray.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with diced onions until fully cooked.
- Stir in ketchup, mustard, salt, pepper, and optional pickles. Mix well until heated through.
- Spread half of the beef mixture in the greased baking dish; layer half of the tater tots on top.
- Sprinkle half of the cheddar cheese over the tater tots. Repeat layers with remaining beef mixture, tater tots, and cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 660mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option. Add veggies like bell peppers or jalapeños for extra flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.