Description
This Irresistible Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole is the ultimate comfort food recipe made with ground beef, cheddar cheese, frozen tater tots, and classic burger flavors like ketchup and mustard. A family favorite casserole dinner perfect for busy weeknights or potlucks.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
1/4 cup chopped pickles (optional)
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 bag (32 ounces) frozen tater tots
1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of mushroom soup
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease a 9×13 inch casserole dish.
2. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and chopped onion until browned and softened.
3. Season the beef mixture with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Drain excess grease.
4. Stir in the ketchup and mustard. Add pickles if using, and cook for 2 more minutes.
5. Spread the beef mixture evenly into the casserole dish.
6. Spoon the cream of mushroom soup over the beef layer and spread gently.
7. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the soup layer.
8. Arrange frozen tater tots in a single layer over the top.
9. Bake uncovered for 35–40 minutes until the tots are golden and the casserole is bubbling.
10. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
This casserole freezes well—let it cool completely before wrapping and storing.
Swap cream of mushroom soup with sour cream for a tangy twist.
Add crumbled bacon or jalapeños for an extra punch of flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 910mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg