Best Tater Tot Casserole
A delicious Tater Tot Casserole made with ground beef, creamy mushroom soup, and crispy tater tots.
Equipment
- Skillet For cooking the beef and onions.
- Casserole Dish 9x13 or large oven-safe skillet.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 0.5 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 0.5 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 10.5 ounce condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 12 ounce can corn, drained
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 32 ounces frozen tater tots
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped scallions for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and position the rack in the top third of the oven.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef and chopped onions until the beef is browned and the onions are softened, about 7-8 minutes. If there is excess fat, carefully remove most of it.
- Add the minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and Italian seasoning to the skillet and cook for an additional minute, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Reduce the heat to medium, then stir in the sour cream, condensed cream of mushroom soup, drained corn, and 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese. Mix well and let it heat through for a minute or two.
- Transfer the mixture to a 9x13 casserole dish, spreading it evenly. Alternatively, you can use a large oven-safe skillet for the entire casserole.
- Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheddar cheese over the casserole, then top it with the frozen tater tots, arranging them in a single layer.
- Bake the casserole uncovered for 45 minutes or until the tater tots are golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly. For a crispy tater tot topping, consider broiling the casserole for the last few minutes of baking.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped scallions, salt, and pepper if desired.
Notes
For a crispy tater tot topping, consider broiling the casserole for the last few minutes of baking. No alcoholic drinks allowed, please substitute with a non-alcoholic option.