Kid Tested Tater Tot Casserole

Get ready to delight the whole family with this Kid-Tested Tater Tot Casserole, a hearty and comforting dish that’s as easy as it is delicious! Packed with layers of seasoned ground beef, creamy soups, vibrant mixed vegetables, and gooey melted cheddar cheese, this casserole is topped with a crispy golden layer of tater tots for the ultimate kid-approved dinner. Perfectly balanced for flavor and texture, this recipe combines the nostalgia of classic comfort food with a quick prep time of just 15 minutes. Whether you're feeding a picky eater or the entire crew, this crowd-pleaser is sure to earn rave reviews. Serve it fresh from the oven for weekday dinners, potlucks, or family gatherings—you can’t go wrong with this cheesy, warm, and irresistibly crispy creation!

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
• 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
• 1 cup sour cream
• 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 32 ounces (1 bag) frozen tater tots
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish.

Step 2

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and diced onion until the beef is browned and fully cooked. Drain any excess grease.

Step 3

Stir in the salt, black pepper, and garlic powder to season the beef. Remove the skillet from heat and set aside.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, and sour cream. Mix until smooth and well combined.

Step 5

Add the cooked beef and onion mixture, frozen mixed vegetables, and 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese to the bowl. Stir everything together until fully incorporated.

Step 6

Transfer the mixture to the prepared casserole dish and spread it out evenly.

Step 7

Arrange the frozen tater tots in a single layer on top of the mixture to create a crust.

Step 8

Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for 35 minutes, uncovered.

Step 9

Remove the casserole from the oven and sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the tater tots.

Step 10

Return the casserole to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 11

Let the casserole cool for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2138.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3296.2

Total Fat 233.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 120.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9.5g
Cholesterol 714.9mg	0%
Sodium 7083.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 151.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.6g	0%
Total Sugars 52.7g
Protein 171.9g	0%

Vitamin D 158.6IU	0%
Calcium 2511.2mg	0%
Iron 14.2mg	0%
Potassium 2981.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 61.9%

Protein: 20.2%

Carbs: 17.9%