Description
Hearty Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole brings classic American comfort to dinner tables with a crispy potato topping and savory ground meat blend. Comfort meets convenience in this crowd-pleasing dish that promises satisfying flavor in every delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 0.75 cup turkey bacon, cooked and chopped
Cheese and Dairy:
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 (10.5 ounces) can cheddar cheese condensed soup
- 8 ounces sour cream
- 0.5 cup milk
Seasonings and Extras:
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 32 ounces frozen tater tots (keep frozen)
Instructions
- Prepare a 9×13-inch baking pan with nonstick spray and heat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Sauté ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, crumbling meat until completely browned. Eliminate excess grease through draining.
- Infuse the beef with Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly to distribute seasonings evenly.
- Create a rich sauce by incorporating condensed cheddar cheese soup, sour cream, chopped turkey bacon, and milk into the seasoned beef. Stir until ingredients are completely integrated.
- Transfer the meat mixture into the prepared baking pan, ensuring uniform distribution.
- Scatter frozen tater tots across the surface, then sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the entire casserole. Gently fold ingredients to blend without disturbing the bottom layer.
- Position the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, watching for golden-brown edges and bubbling sauce.
- Allow the casserole to rest for 5 minutes after removing from oven to help set the ingredients and enhance flavor melding.
- Serve immediately while hot, offering a comforting and hearty meal that combines classic cheeseburger and potato elements.
Notes
- Customize the protein by swapping ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a leaner or vegetarian alternative.
- Drain beef thoroughly to prevent excess grease and ensure a crispy tater tot top layer.
- Enhance flavor by adding diced onions or bell peppers when browning the meat for extra texture and depth.
- Reduce sodium by using low-sodium soup and bacon, making the dish more heart-friendly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg