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Cheesy Tater Tot Casserole Recipe is a family favorite!

This Cheesy Tater Tot Casserole is the ultimate comfort food — golden tater tots layered over savory seasoned beef, creamy soup, and melted cheddar cheese. It’s a cozy, crowd-pleasing bake that’s perfect for busy weeknights or weekend family dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 5 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 lbs ground beef 1 small onion diced 1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt 1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese 1 (10 oz) can cream of chicken soup (or cream of mushroom) 1/2 lb frozen tater tots 1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt (for topping)

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and diced onion until the meat is no longer pink and the onion is soft. Drain any excess grease.
  3. Spread the beef and onion mixture evenly into the bottom of a 9×9-inch casserole dish.
  4. Sprinkle 1/4 teaspoon of seasoned salt over the beef layer.
  5. Top with all the shredded cheddar cheese in an even layer.
  6. Spread the cream of chicken soup over the cheese layer.
  7. Arrange the frozen tater tots on top of the soup layer.
  8. Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 teaspoon of seasoned salt over the tater tots.
  9. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes.
  10. Remove the foil and bake for another 20 to 25 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden and crispy.
  11.  
  12. Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

  • Swap the cream of chicken soup with cream of mushroom for a deeper, earthier flavor.
  • You can double the recipe and use a 9x13 dish if feeding a larger group.
  • Add cooked veggies like peas or green beans for a complete one-dish meal.
  • Leftovers reheat well and can be frozen for up to 2 months.

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