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Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole

Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole That Family Will Devour

This Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole is a flavor-packed, comforting dish that's simple to prepare and completely customizable.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef Mixture
  • 1 pound Ground Beef or ground turkey for a leaner option
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce optional for a milder flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder or fresh minced garlic
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
For the Creamy Base
  • 10.5 ounces Cheddar Cheese Condensed Soup or cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 cup Sour Cream or Greek yogurt for a healthier choice
  • 1/2 cup Milk whole or 2% milk preferred
For the Topping
  • 32 ounces Frozen Tater Tots keep frozen until ready to use
  • 2 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese or Monterey Jack for milder flavor
  • 6 slices Bacon or turkey bacon for a lower-fat option

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • large skillet
  • spatula
  • cooking spray or butter

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan with cooking spray or butter.
  2. In a large skillet, brown 1 pound of ground beef over medium-high heat for 6-8 minutes.
  3. Drain excess fat, then stir in Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, cheddar cheese soup, sour cream, chopped bacon, and milk.
  4. Pour the beef mixture into the baking pan, spread evenly, then layer frozen tater tots on top, and sprinkle with shredded cheese.
  5. Bake for 40-45 minutes until the edges are bubbling and cheese is melted; broil for 2-3 minutes for a crispy finish if desired.
  6. Let cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 24gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Feel free to customize the casserole with your favorite veggies or proteins.

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