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Cheesy Tater Tot Casserole

A classic comfort food casserole made with crispy tater tots, seasoned beef, creamy sauce, and melty cheddar cheese.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Snack
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Casserole Base
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 10.5 oz cream of mushroom soup condensed
  • 0.5 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp paprika
Topping
  • 32 oz tater tots frozen

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Skillet
  • Baking dish
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium heat. Drain excess fat.
  3. Add onion and garlic to the skillet and sauté until soft.
  4. Stir in soup, sour cream, corn, salt, pepper, and paprika.
  5. Spread mixture into prepared baking dish and sprinkle with cheese.
  6. Top evenly with frozen tater tots.
  7. Bake uncovered for 35–40 minutes until golden and bubbly.
  8. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

For extra crispiness, broil for 2–3 minutes at the end.