Easy Tater Tot Casserole on a plate

Quick Dinner & One-Pan · Easy

Easy Tater Tot Casserole

This easy tater tot casserole layers seasoned ground beef, a creamy sauce, cheese, and crispy tater tots for a nostalgic, kid-friendly dinner the whole family will love.

15Prep min
35Cook min
50Total min
  • 1.5 lbsground beef
  • 1/2 cupyellow onion, diced
  • 1/2 teaspoongarlic powder
  • to tastesalt and black pepper
  • 1 can (10.5 oz)cream of mushroom soup
  • 1/2 cupsour cream
  • 2 cupsfrozen mixed vegetables
  • 2 cupsshredded cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1 bag (32 oz)frozen tater tots
  1. 1Preheat the oven to 400F and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. 2In a large skillet, cook the ground beef and onion over medium-high heat until browned. Drain excess fat and season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. 3Stir in the cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, frozen vegetables, and half the cheese.
  4. 4Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
  5. 5Arrange the frozen tater tots in a single layer over the top.
  6. 6Bake for 30-35 minutes, until the tater tots are golden and crispy.
  7. 7Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top and bake for another 5 minutes until melted.

Make it yours

  • Use ground turkey for a leaner version.
  • Add corn or green beans to the vegetable mix.
  • Top with crumbled bacon before the final bake.

Good with

  • A simple green salad
  • Ketchup on the side
  • Steamed broccoli

Good questions, answered.

Can I assemble this ahead of time?

Yes, assemble everything except the tater tots up to a day ahead, then top with tots and bake when ready.

Can I freeze tater tot casserole?

Yes, it freezes well; thaw overnight in the fridge before baking.