Description
Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole is the ultimate comfort food. Made with seasoned ground beef, melted cheese, and crispy tater tots, this one-pan dish is rich, hearty, and easy to make. Perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or a crowd-pleasing potluck dish, this recipe is a guaranteed favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cheddar cheese condensed soup
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup milk
- 6 slices cooked turkey bacon, crumbled
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 package (32 oz) frozen tater tots
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet, seasoning with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Worcestershire sauce. Drain excess grease.
- In a bowl, mix the cheddar cheese soup, sour cream, and milk until smooth. Stir in the beef mixture.
- Spread the mixture evenly in the baking dish, then top with 1 cup of shredded cheese.
- Arrange the tater tots in a single layer on top.
- Bake for 40 minutes, then sprinkle the remaining cheese and crumbled bacon over the top.
- Bake for another 5-10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use ground turkey or chicken for a leaner version.
- Add jalapeños or hot sauce for a spicy kick.
- For extra crispiness, broil the casserole for 2-3 minutes at the end.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American