Description

This classic Tater Tot Casserole is a comforting, easy-to-make dish featuring savory ground beef, creamy onion soup, colorful mixed vegetables, melted cheddar cheese, and crispy tater tots baked to golden perfection. Perfect for a family dinner, this hearty casserole combines simple ingredients for a satisfying and delicious meal.

Ingredients

Scale

Main Ingredients

1 pound ground beef (browned and drained)
1 ounce onion soup mix
1 can cream of onion soup (10.5 ounces)
10 ounces frozen mixed vegetables
2 cups shredded Colby Jack or cheddar cheese
16 ounces frozen tater tots

Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s hot and ready for baking the casserole.
Brown the Beef: In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until it is no longer pink. Drain off any excess grease to keep the casserole from becoming too oily.
Mix the Base: Stir in the onion soup mix and cream of onion soup with the browned beef until fully combined. This mixture will form the flavorful base of your casserole.
Prepare the Baking Dish: Spread the beef and soup mixture evenly across the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking pan to create a uniform layer.
Add Toppings: Evenly scatter the frozen mixed vegetables over the beef mixture, then sprinkle the shredded cheese on top. Finally, arrange the frozen tater tots on the very top layer, covering the cheese and vegetables.
Bake Covered: Cover the baking pan tightly with aluminum foil to trap steam and moisture, then bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until the casserole is heated through and tater tots are crispy and golden brown.

Notes

To save time, you can prepare the ground beef mixture ahead of time and refrigerate before assembling the casserole.
Feel free to substitute the mixed vegetables with your favorites like peas and carrots or green beans depending on availability.
For a crispier top, remove the foil for the last 10 minutes of baking.
This casserole freezes well. Bake fully, then cool and freeze in portions for easy future meals.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Category: Casserole
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Tater Tot Casserole, ground beef casserole, easy dinner recipes, comfort food, baked casserole