Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole
Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole is a comforting, crowd-pleasing dish that combines crispy tater tots, savory ground beef, and melted cheddar cheese. Perfect for family gatherings or casual dinners with friends, this recipe is easy to prepare and sure to delight everyone at the table. With its rich flavors and appealing presentation, this casserole brings warmth and joy to any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 24 oz frozen tater tots
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup chopped pickles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and diced onion until the beef is browned and onions are translucent (about 5-7 minutes). Drain excess fat.
- Stir in ketchup, mustard, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- In a greased baking dish, layer half of the meat mixture on the bottom followed by half of the shredded cheese. Repeat with remaining meat mixture and cheese.
- Top with an even layer of tater tots.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until tater tots are golden brown and crispy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg