Description
Say hello to the ultimate comfort food your dinner table’s been craving! This Cheesy Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole combines the best parts of a juicy cheeseburger and crispy tater tots into one irresistible bake. It’s quick to prep, family-friendly, and makes for a satisfying one-dish meal. Whether you need easy dinner ideas, a freezer-friendly meal prep option, or cozy food ideas that hit the spot, this casserole delivers. It’s hearty, cheesy, golden, and filled with savory beef, bacon, and a creamy base. Perfect for casual weeknights or game-day comfort!
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
1 small yellow onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
4 cups frozen tater tots
6 slices cooked bacon, chopped
1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat.
3. Add diced onions and garlic to the beef and cook until softened.
4. Stir in Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper; cook for another minute.
5. Remove skillet from heat and mix in the cream of mushroom soup.
6. Spread the beef mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
7. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top of the beef layer.
8. Arrange frozen tater tots over the cheese in a single layer.
9. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until tater tots are golden and crispy.
10. Top with chopped cooked bacon and parsley before serving.
Notes
Swap the ground beef for ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
For extra crunch, broil the casserole for 2–3 minutes at the end.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 960mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: tater tot casserole, easy dinner, cheeseburger bake