Description
This Cheesy Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole is an easy, family-friendly dinner packed with crispy tater tots, gooey cheddar cheese, savory ground beef, and classic burger flavors. Perfect for busy nights or meal prep, this comforting casserole recipe brings together a cheeseburger and crispy potatoes in one crave-worthy bake.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
1/4 cup ketchup
1 tbsp yellow mustard
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 bag (32 oz) frozen tater tots
Optional pickles for topping
Instructions
1. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned.
2. Add the chopped onion and garlic, cooking until softened, about 3–4 minutes.
3. Season with salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir well.
4. Remove from heat and mix in the cream of mushroom soup, ketchup, and mustard until fully combined.
5. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
6. Spread the beef mixture evenly into the bottom of the dish.
7. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the beef layer.
8. Arrange the frozen tater tots on top in a single layer.
9. Bake uncovered for 35–40 minutes, until tater tots are golden and the cheese is bubbly.
10. Let cool for a few minutes before serving. Add pickles on top if desired.
Notes
Let it rest before cutting to keep clean slices.
Swap ground turkey or plant-based meat to suit your diet.
Double the batch and freeze one for later meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg