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Super Easy Tater Tot Casserole

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Here is an easy comfort food dinner recipe for everyone’s favorite tater tot casserole! It’s only a few ingredients and perfect for families! Love casseroles, you’ll LOVE this then!

Tater tot casserole is a great family dinner that's easy to make, and you probably already the ingredients on hand!

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What is the one recipe you remember the most from school nights as kid? Was it not the most comforting meal ever? Have you noticed that you’ve forgotten about that dish since you’ve become a parent?

Me too.

But this week I am ‘righting the wrong’ and serving up my childhood favorite casserole– and it’s so simple!

Growing up, my parents always worked a lot. So we didn’t have fancy meals or dishes that were hard to pronounce. My mom always relied on recipes that were easy enough for her to cook every night (whoa, mom) and easy on the budget to feed us all, well.

 

This tater tot casserole has a layer of ground beef topped with creamy mushroom soup, melted cheese, and crispy tater tots

So this tater tot casserole definitely isn’t fancy. Or healthy.. or any other adjective that generally describes food that’s good for you.

But it’s pretty darn great for this overworked mom’s soul.

 

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Its simplicity is perfect for whipping up on a weeknight. You can have it prepped in about ten minutes and have it baking while you work on other to-dos around the house.

It doesn’t need a roux, prepping veggies, or even cooking the raw beef. 🙂

#easypeasy

 

How to Make Tater Tot Casserole (Plus Mix-in Ideas!)

Start this tater tot casserole with a layer of seasoned ground beef and cream of mushroom soup

First, you’ll layer your ground beef in a 13″x 9″ casserole dish. I don’t think 1 pound is quite enough to cover the entire pan and keep satisfy your family.

I’ve learned that for a 13″ x 9″ pan, you’ll likely need about 1 and a 1/3 pounds to 1.5 pounds of meat. If you only have a pound of ground beef, I would use a smaller pan and monitor the bake time to make sure the internal temperature still reaches 160 degrees.

Once you have your ground beef leveled, top with one can of Campbell’s Cream of Mushroom soup.

 

For our tater tot casserole, our family likes Kraft American cheese singles, but you can use your favorite sliced or shredded cheese!

 

Next, you’ll want to lay down a single layer of cheese. Growing up we used pre-packaged American cheese slices. However, over the years, I’ve used sliced cheese, grated cheese, and pretty much whatever we have in the fridge. 

 

Can I Mix Other Ingredients into Tater Tot Casserole?

Absolutely! You can mix in more than 23 other items! You could add them as a layer before topping everything with the cheese. Click here for all the ideas to use up ingredients that you already have in your pantry or freezer.

 

My favorite ways to change-up this casserole:

  • Change the Cheese
  • Add Frozen Veggies
  • Add Fresh Veggies
  • Add Flavored Tots!
  • Make it Taco themed! (Taco Seasoning, Taco Cheese, etc..)

 

Use frozen tater tots for this easy tater tot casserole and make it an easy family dinner!

 

Finally, Add Your Tater Tots

Once you have all your ingredients under the cheese, it’s time for the final step— the tater tots! This Tater Tot Casserole recipe uses almost a full bag of tater tots from the store. Depending on the configuration of your tots, you may have 3 or 4 tater tots left afterward.

You can line up the tater tots in neat little rows OR you can pour the entire bag on top of the casserole. If you pour the bag, try to make sure the tater tots are in a single layer so that they all cook evenly.

 

 

I love lining up the frozen tater tots in neat little rows--it just makes this easy tater tot casserole look so delicious and pretty!

I might be a bit fanatical about lining up the tater tots.

 

 

 

Whenever my husband, Jordan, is out of town traveling, this recipe pops up on our meal plan. The kids know that when Dad is away, this casserole is likely popping up for dinner. They share my enjoyment in this dish and we all enjoy the leftovers for lunch.

I think the best part of making a childhood dish isn’t for the taste, but for the comforting memories that we shared with our parents. And it’s something that we get to create with our kids. That can’t be a bad thing if we do it in moderation, right?

 

This easy tater tot casserole just calls for three main ingredients--tater tots, ground beef, and cheese! Customize it with your favorite add-ins

 

Let yourself reminisce of your own favorite childhood dish. What did you love coming home to after school or practice?

Add it to your meal plan next week. There is a good chance your favorite recipe is super easy, just like this Tater Tot Casserole!

Share the experience with your own little family and how it still feels like ‘home,’ even if you aren’t anymore.

Take care my friends.

 

 

Tater Tot Casserole

Tater Tot Casserole

Yield: 6 -8 Servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes

Make this super easy tater tot casserole for a quick family dinner! You can mix in your favorite add-ins to customize it to your family's liking! It's so simple and perfect for a busy week night.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs lean ground beef
  • 1 can of Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup
  • Sliced American Cheese
  • 1 24 oz Bag of Tater Tots
  • + Your favorite add-ins!

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
  2. In a 13" x 9" baking dish, spread out the raw ground beef evenly.
  3. Empty of Cream of Mushroom soup over the meat. Spread out an even layer.
  4. Cover the dish with a single layer of American cheese. Fill in any gaps for extra cheesiness.
  5. Top with a single, even layer of tater tots.
  6. Bake uncovered for 55-60 minutes.

Notes

Customize this tater tot casserole with your favorite add-ins! Here's a list of all the ways to make this casserole extra flavorful.

© Brittany
Cuisine: American / Category: Dinner

 


 

 

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This easy tater tot casserole only calls for 4 main ingredients, and you can add in your favorite mix ins to flavor it up!

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April 21, 2020 · 10 Comments

About Brittany

I’m a busy mom of two little ones who is constantly looking for the yummiest meals that are quick to make for school nights. I am a big fangirl of chalk paint projects because they make my DIY skills look amazing– even though I’m not a pro. I believe in creating routines to keep our days in check– even if they change each season! I completely understand what it’s like to be a Type A personality who tries to plan all the things, but still, wonder where to simply start.I’m a huge fan of not being Pinterest perfect. I prefer done over perfect any day.

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Comments

  1. Miz Helen says

    April 25, 2017 at 11:19 am

    Your Tater Tot Casserole looks delicious! Hope you are having a great day and thanks so much for sharing your post with us at Full Plate Thursday.
    Come Back Soon!
    Miz Helen

    Reply
  2. Teresa says

    March 5, 2018 at 6:39 pm

    I throw in a can or two of french style green beans. Gotta have your veggies! LOL

    Reply
    • Brittany says

      March 7, 2018 at 3:20 pm

      Sounds good Teresa! Thank you for stopping by! -Brittany

      Reply
  3. Ali says

    September 1, 2018 at 1:42 am

    Is it not super greasy??

    Reply
    • Brittany says

      September 1, 2018 at 6:06 am

      Hi Ali! I typically use 90/10 or 92/8 beef and it’s never too greasy.

      Reply
      • Tricia says

        November 10, 2018 at 2:12 pm

        I’ve always cooked the ground beef a little – enough to drain the grease and then I add frozen peas before topping it with tater tots

        Reply
  4. Troy says

    March 27, 2020 at 4:39 pm

    Making it for the first time, I was hesitant about not browning the meat first. It was pretty darn good!! I made it gluten free using gluten free cream of mushroom. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  5. Betsy Taulbee says

    April 23, 2020 at 7:47 am

    Hello Brittany,
    I have two questions: The first is the tater tots are still frozen when you put them on? The second is, have you ever made this with 2 lbs of ground meat? I was curious to see if so and for how much longer you would cook this for. Maybe even have to cover the top up at some point?
    Thank you so much for this recipe! It looks amazing and easy too!
    Betsy

    Reply
    • Brittany says

      April 23, 2020 at 10:21 am

      Hi Betsy! The tater tots are frozen! If you use two pounds, I would be sure to use a 13″x9″ pan to make sure it cooks through without burning the top. I’d check the internal temp after an hour to see if you need to adjust. Take care! –Brittany

      Reply
  6. Lamont says

    October 22, 2020 at 11:36 pm

    Hi:
    I bought your week night cookbook and everything downloaded fine. However the free 9 slow cooker recipes you offered requires me to sign in with a pass word and I was not furnished with one. Your assistance would be appreciated.
    Thank You,
    Lamont
    PS, Women are not exclusive when it comes to working, kids and cooking nightly meals. I find your tips and insights very helpful Thanks again.

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