Name: Tater Tot Casserole
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef; 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup; salt and ground black pepper to taste; 1 (16 ounce) package frozen tater tots; 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

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Tater Tot Casserole

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Ingredients

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Tater Tot Casserole

1 pound ground beef

1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup

salt and ground black pepper to taste

1 (16 ounce) package frozen tater tots

2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Instructions

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Instructions

Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef in the hot skillet until completely browned and crumbly, 7 to 10 minutes. Stir in condensed soup; season with salt and black pepper.

Transfer beef mixture to a 9x13-inch baking dish; layer tater tots evenly on top and sprinkle with Cheddar cheese.

Bake in the preheated oven until tater tots are golden brown and hot, 30 to 45 minutes.

Serve and enjoy!

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Tater Tot Layering Technique 🥔
Arrange tater tots in a single, tight layer with minimal gaps to create a crispy, even golden-brown crust that maximizes texture.
Fat Drain Trick 🧈
After browning ground beef, carefully drain excess fat to prevent a greasy casserole and ensure a cleaner, more concentrated flavor profile.
Cheese Melting Magic 🧀
Sprinkle cheese in two layers - once midway through baking and again in the final 10 minutes - for optimal melting and a gorgeous golden top.
Soup Enhancement Hack 🥣
Whisk the cream of mushroom soup with a splash of milk or sour cream to create a more luxurious, creamy base that prevents dryness.
Crispy Topping Secret 🔥
Finish the casserole under the broiler for 2-3 minutes to achieve extra-crispy tater tots and a perfectly browned cheese crust.