Indulge in the ultimate comfort food experience with our tantalizing beef and tater tot casserole. This delectable dish is a harmonious blend of savory ground beef, crispy tater tots, tender vegetables, and a creamy, cheesy sauce. Each bite offers a symphony of textures and flavors that will leave you craving for more. Whether you're looking for a hearty family meal, a potluck favorite, or a cozy dinner on a chilly night, this casserole is guaranteed to be a hit. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey that will warm your soul.
In addition to the classic beef and tater tot casserole, this article presents a delightful array of variations to suit diverse preferences. Craving a vegetarian option? Try the veggie-packed tater tot casserole, bursting with colorful vegetables and a rich, flavorful sauce. For those seeking a spicy kick, the Mexican-inspired tater tot casserole infuses bold Mexican spices, corn, and black beans into the mix. And for a unique twist, the buffalo chicken tater tot casserole combines the tangy heat of buffalo sauce with tender chicken and crispy tater tots. Each variation promises a distinct taste experience that caters to different palates and dietary choices. So, explore the recipes, choose your favorite, and prepare to tantalize your taste buds with these irresistible beef and tater tot casseroles.
TATER-TOPPED BEEF CASSEROLE
Everyday ingredients like ground beef, cream of mushroom soup, melted cheese and crunchy tater tots combine to create this fun, easy and yummy casserole from Nancy Koper of Highland, New York.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 40m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a small skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until the meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in soup and milk. , Transfer to a shallow 1-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Top with Tater Tots. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 525 calories, Fat 29g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 75mg cholesterol, Sodium 1292mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 31g protein.
TATER TOTS AND GROUND BEEF CASSEROLE
Make and share this Tater Tots and Ground Beef Casserole recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Viclynn
Categories Meat
Time 1h15m
Yield 6 , 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350.
- Brown ground beef and onion in medium skillet. Cool.
- Spray 13x9x2 pan with cooking spray. Layer half the beef mixture, half the potatoes, and half the fries. Repeat layers.
- In a bowl, mix the remaining ingredients. Pour over beef/potato mixture.
- Bake, uncovered, for 60 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 343.6, Fat 14.8, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 51.4, Sodium 574, Carbohydrate 31.4, Fiber 5.9, Sugar 7.5, Protein 21.3
BEEF & TATER BAKE
The entire family will enjoy this heartwarming, all-in-one dinner. And cleanup is a breeze! -Mike Tchou, Pepper Pike, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 45m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°. Spread Tater Tots evenly in an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, 10 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook and crumble beef over medium heat until no longer pink, 5-7 minutes; drain. Stir in seasonings, soup, milk, broccoli, 3/4 cup onions, 1/2 cup cheese and tomato; heat through. Pour over potatoes. , Bake, covered, 20 minutes. Sprinkle with the remaining onions and cheese. Bake, uncovered, until cheese is melted, 5-10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 400 calories, Fat 24g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 805mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 17g protein.
EASY TATER TOT® CASSEROLE
Frozen Tater Tots®, Cheddar cheese, ground beef, and cream of mushroom soup combine for a comfort food classic in this recipe.
Provided by Carol White Howden
Categories Main Dish Recipes Casserole Recipes Vegetable Tater Tots¨
Time 1h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Cook and stir ground beef, onion, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a skillet over medium heat until beef is browned and crumbly, 7 to 10 minutes. Spread beef into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Stir cream of mushroom soup, potato nuggets, and Cheddar cheese together in a large bowl until potato nuggets are evenly coated in soup and cheese. Spread potato nugget mixture over beef mixture.
- Bake in the preheated oven until browned, about 45 minutes. Sprinkle paprika and parsley flakes over the top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 468.5 calories, Carbohydrate 22.8 g, Cholesterol 82.4 mg, Fat 32.4 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 24.3 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Sodium 1077.2 mg, Sugar 2.8 g
TATER TOTS® CASSEROLE
My family loves this casserole. It is easy to prepare and makes enough for two meals. Serve with a crisp salad and fresh pineapple for a complete meal your family will love!
Provided by Kristy
Categories Main Dish Recipes Casserole Recipes Vegetable Tater Tots¨
Time 1h5m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Prepare a 13x9-inch casserole dish with cooking spray.
- Spread 20 potato nuggets in the casserole dish.
- Bake in preheated oven until warmed through, about 10 minutes.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef and onion in the hot skillet until beef is completely browned, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease. Season beef mixture with 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce, steak seasoning, garlic powder, and black pepper.
- Stir cream of mushroom soup, milk, 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese, and 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce together in a bowl.
- Smash the warmed potato nuggets in the casserole dish to cover the bottom completely. Spread ground beef mixture over the mashed potato nuggets. Pour soup mixture evenly over the beef layer. Top with remaining potato nuggets and sprinkle 1 cup Cheddar cheese evenly over the nuggets.
- Bake in preheated oven until casserole is bubbly and potatoes golden brown, 30 to 40 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 439.5 calories, Carbohydrate 34.4 g, Cholesterol 60.6 mg, Fat 27.7 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 19.3 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 1130.9 mg, Sugar 3.2 g
BEEF TATER TOT CASSEROLE
Make and share this Beef Tater Tot Casserole recipe from Food.com.
Provided by CookingItUp
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 40m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Dice onion. Brown hamburger meat and onion, add cajun salt, garlic powder, and black pepper to taste. Drain any grease.
- On the bottom of 9x13 pan, layer meat and onion mix. Layer tater tots on top of meat. Pour/spoon soup over tater tots. Top with cheese.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 466.4, Fat 29, SaturatedFat 11.4, Cholesterol 66.8, Sodium 1027, Carbohydrate 30.3, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 2, Protein 21.4
TATER TOTS(R) CASSEROLE
Quick and easy casserole everyone will love.
Provided by barryzimm
Categories Tater Tots® Casserole
Time 40m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Cook and stir ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat until no longer pink and completely browned, 7 to 10 minutes; season with salt and black pepper. Stir cream of mushroom soup into the cooked ground beef; pour the mixture into a 9x13-inch baking dish. Layer tater tots evenly over the ground beef mixture; top with Cheddar cheese.
- Bake until tater tots are golden brown and hot, 30 to 45 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 345.1 calories, Carbohydrate 16.9 g, Cholesterol 65.1 mg, Fat 23.8 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 18.5 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 700.2 mg, Sugar 1 g
BEEF AND TATER TOT CASSEROLE
A huge hit with my family. Pre-browning the ground beef not required with this one. Slices beautifully.
Provided by lets.eat
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h15m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350'.
- Press the ground beef into the bottom of a 13x9x2 baking pan. Sprinkle with onion soup mix.
- Spread the mushroom soup over the top. Cover with the frozen tater tots.
- Bake 50 minutes. Turn off oven. Remove casserole sprinkle with the shredded cheddar. Place back in oven, keep in oven for 10 minutes or until cheese is melted.
- Take out of oven, let sit for 5 minutes before slicing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 513, Fat 31.5, SaturatedFat 12.8, Cholesterol 93.5, Sodium 871.7, Carbohydrate 26.9, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 0.8, Protein 30.2
CHEESY TATER TOT CASSEROLE
I hate tater tot casserole but my husband loves it so I had to come up with one that I liked too. This is it! It's nice and creamy with lots of cheesy goodness!
Provided by sassytxnmama
Categories Weeknight
Time 1h20m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Brown ground beef, add onion to saute, drain, set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine soup, milk, sour cream, and 1 cup of shredded cheese, as well as any of your favorite seasoning, mix well.
- Add package of tots, beef, and onions to soup mix. Mix all together and make sure the tots are well coated.
- Place tot mixture in a 13x9 pan, smooth it out. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes. Remove from oven, top with remaining 2 cups of cheese and return to oven. Cook for an additional 30 minutes.
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use a good quality ground beef. Look for ground beef that is at least 85% lean.
- Season the ground beef liberally with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Don't overcook the ground beef. Cook it until it is just browned, then remove it from the pan.
- Use a variety of vegetables in your casserole. This will make it more flavorful and nutritious.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different types of cheese. A good cheddar cheese is always a good choice, but you could also try using mozzarella, Monterey Jack, or Parmesan cheese.
- If you don't have tater tots, you can use frozen hash browns instead.
- Top the casserole with a layer of crispy fried onions before baking. This will add a delicious crunch to the casserole.
Conclusion:
Beef and tater tot casserole is a hearty and delicious meal that is perfect for a family dinner. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a few simple tips, you can make a beef and tater tot casserole that will be the hit of your next party or potluck.
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