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Cheesy tater tots in a baking dish.

Tater Tot Casserole Recipe

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 451kcal
Author: Becky Hardin
This classic tater tot casserole recipe is easy to make, and it's sure to please everyone at the table. If you're looking for something simple for dinner, this is it!
Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.
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Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon dried basil
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 15 ounces canned green beans drained (1 can)
  • 10 ounces cream of chicken soup (1 can)
  • 2½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese divided
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ½ tablespoon ketchup
  • 1 teaspoon low-sodium soy sauce
  • 16 ounces frozen tater tots do not thaw! (1 bag)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Prepare a 9x13-inch baking dish and spray with cooking oil. Set aside.
  • In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until no longer pink. Drain grease.
    1 pound ground beef
    A frying pan with ground beef in it.
  • Season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, dried basil, and pepper. Set aside.
    1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon dried basil, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
    A frying pan with ground beef in it.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the drained green beans, cream of chicken, 1 cup of the divided cheese, sour cream, ketchup, and soy sauce. Add the ground beef to the bowl and mix together.
    15 ounces canned green beans, 10 ounces cream of chicken soup, 2½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, ½ cup sour cream, ½ tablespoon ketchup, 1 teaspoon low-sodium soy sauce
    A bowl filled with a mixture of meat and vegetables.
  • Spread the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Make sure it’s evenly dispersed.
    A casserole dish filled with green beans and meat.
  • Take frozen tater tots and arrange them in a single layer covering the beef mixture.
    16 ounces frozen tater tots
  • Place the pan in the oven uncovered to cook for 25 minutes.
    A baking dish filled with mashed potatoes.
  • Top tater tots with remaining 1½ cups of cheese and return pan to the oven for an additional 10-15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the tater tots are golden brown. The sides should also be bubbly.
    A casserole dish filled with cheesy potato rolls.

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Notes

  • Cook and season ground beef ahead of time to cut down on prep time.
  • Keep the tater tots frozen while prepping. They'll cook fully in the casserole.
  • Cook the tater tot casserole uncovered.
Storage: Store leftover tater tot casserole tightly covered with plastic wrap in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 451kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 1225mg | Potassium: 492mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 522IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 291mg | Iron: 5mg