5-Ingredient Tater Tot Casserole (Print)
Cheesy tater tots layer over savory beef for an easy, crowd-pleasing meal with only a handful of ingredients.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Components
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450 g ground beef
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300 g condensed cream of mushroom soup
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Salt, to taste
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Ground black pepper, to taste
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450 g frozen tater tots
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200 g shredded Cheddar cheese
# Steps:
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Set oven temperature to 175°C. Allow to fully preheat before assembling other components.
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Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté ground beef, breaking it apart with a spatula, until fully browned and crumbly, approximately 7 to 10 minutes.
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Reduce heat to medium. Stir in condensed cream of mushroom soup. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper as desired. Mix thoroughly until evenly incorporated.
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Transfer beef mixture evenly into a 23×33 cm baking dish, spreading smoothly across the base.
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Arrange frozen tater tots in a single, even layer atop the beef mixture. Do not thaw the tater tots before assembling.
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Sprinkle shredded Cheddar cheese uniformly over the tater tots, ensuring complete coverage.
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Place dish on middle oven rack and bake uncovered for 30 to 45 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbling at the edges and the tater tots appear crisp and golden brown.
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Remove from the oven and portion while hot. Serve immediately.
# Additional Notes:
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Do not thaw tater tots before baking, as they will crisp better when placed in the oven frozen.
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For extra flavour or variety, substitute ground turkey for beef, or use pepper jack cheese in place of Cheddar.
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Incorporate frozen peas, corn, or green beans into the beef mixture before baking for added nutrition and texture.