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
What you'll need
- 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
Let's cook
- 1Preheat the oven to 400F and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- 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.
- 3Stir in the cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, frozen vegetables, and half the cheese.
- 4Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- 5Arrange the frozen tater tots in a single layer over the top.
- 6Bake for 30-35 minutes, until the tater tots are golden and crispy.
- 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
Frequently asked questions
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.



