Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this delicious Cheesy Tater Tot Casserole featuring savory ground beef, zesty Rotel tomatoes, and a creamy, cheesy topping. It’s a hearty and satisfying dish that’s perfect for a cozy family dinner or a crowd-pleasing potluck favorite.
Ingredients
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Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 can (10 oz) Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained
- 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 bag (32 oz) frozen tater tots
- Chopped green onions or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the beef: In a skillet, cook the ground beef, onion, and garlic until browned.
- Combine ingredients: Mix in Rotel, mushroom soup, sour cream, salt, pepper, and 1 cup of cheese.
- Layer and bake: Spread the beef mixture in a baking dish, top with tater tots, bake for 35–40 minutes.
- Final cheese layer: Sprinkle remaining cheese, bake for 5 more minutes.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with green onions or parsley before serving.
Notes
- Enhance the flavor with pepper jack cheese or hot sauce.
- Substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 940mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
