Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole
A cozy, family-friendly casserole combining seasoned ground beef, creamy sauce, cheddar cheese, and crispy tater tots for an irresistible cheeseburger-inspired comfort dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30–40 minutes
- Total Time: 40–50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 cup ketchup or burger sauce
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom or cream of cheddar soup
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 bag (32 oz) frozen tater tots
- Optional: 1 tbsp mustard
- Optional: 1/4 cup diced pickles
- Optional: 1/2 cup cooked bacon pieces
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F).
- Cook ground beef and onion in a skillet over medium heat until beef is browned and onion is tender. Drain excess grease.
- Add garlic, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
- Mix in the cream of mushroom or cheddar soup until creamy.
- Transfer mixture to a greased baking dish and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the beef mixture.
- Arrange tater tots in a single, even layer on top.
- Bake for 30–40 minutes until tots are golden and casserole is bubbling.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Add cooked bacon for a bacon cheeseburger twist.
- Stir in mustard or diced pickles for extra burger flavor.
- Use pepper jack cheese for a spicy kick.
- Frozen peas, corn, or bell peppers can be mixed in for extra veggies.
- Broil for the last 2 minutes for extra crispy tater tots.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (approx. 1/6 of recipe)
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 940 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
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