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A colorful plate featuring a golden-brown tater tot casserole topped with melted cheese and fresh herbs, served in a rustic dish on a wooden table with a side of green salad.

Easy Cheesy Tater Tot Casserole for Cozy Nights

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A simple and flavorful tater tot casserole featuring layers of crispy tots, savory meat, and melted cheese, baked to perfection for a satisfying meal.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

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  • 1 (32 oz) bag of frozen tater tots
  • 1 lb ground beef or cooked chicken
  • 1 can(10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup chopped onions
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cook ground beef with onions until browned; drain excess fat.
  3. In a bowl, mix cooked meat, soup, sour cream, salt, and pepper.
  4. Spread meat mixture evenly in a baking dish.
  5. Arrange frozen tater tots on top in an even layer.
  6. Sprinkle shredded cheese over the tots.
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
  8. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Notes

  • For a vegetarian version, substitute cooked lentils or vegetables for the meat.
  • Can be prepared ahead and refrigerated before baking.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Method: Bake
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Comfort Food

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate
  • Calories: 480 Kcal
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 950mg
  • Fat: 27g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 22g
  • Cholesterol: 95mg