Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole
Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole is a simple, comforting dish that combines the classic flavors of a cheeseburger with the crispy texture of tater tots, making it a family favorite. It's easy to make, highly customizable, and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- ▢1 lb ground beef
- ▢2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- ▢1 can 10.5 oz cheddar cheese condensed soup
- ▢8 oz sour cream
- ▢3/4 cup cooked and chopped bacon
- ▢1/2 cup milk
- ▢2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ▢32 oz frozen tater tots kept frozen
- Seasonings
- ▢1 tsp garlic powder
- ▢1 tsp salt
- ▢1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large skillet, add the uncooked ground beef and cook over medium-high heat, stirring often until the beef is fully browned. Once the beef is cooked, drain any excess grease from the skillet to remove unwanted fat, ensuring the dish remains flavorful but not greasy.
- Season the cooked beef with Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Add the cheddar cheese condensed soup, sour cream, cooked bacon, and milk to the beef, and stir well to coat all the beef evenly.
- Transfer the beef mixture into the prepared 9x13-inch baking pan.
- Top with the frozen tater tots and shredded cheddar cheese, then use a spatula to mix everything together until the tater tots and cheese are evenly coated.
- Spread the mixture out evenly in the pan to ensure it bakes uniformly. Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes or until the edges are bubbling.
- Serve hot and enjoy the dish at its flavorful peak.
Notes
This dish is a great base and easy to add ingredients too. Try cooked green beans, mushrooms, diced peppers, diced onions, or jalapenos.