Mom's Tater Tots Casserole

Get ready to savor the ultimate comfort food with Mom’s Tater Tots Casserole, a family favorite that’s both hearty and easy to make! This crowd-pleasing dish combines savory ground beef, sautéed onions, and garlic with creamy layers of cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, and vibrant mixed vegetables. Topped with a golden, crispy layer of tater tots and gooey melted cheddar cheese, this casserole is baked to perfection in just under an hour. Perfect for weeknight dinners or potluck gatherings, this recipe brings nostalgia to the table with its warm, satisfying flavors. Plus, it’s a great way to sneak in veggies while still indulging in a cheesy, crunchy, oven-baked classic. Make this tater tot casserole today, and enjoy a meal that’s deliciously simple, kid-approved, and wonderfully comforting!

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

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

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté the diced onion until soft and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 3

Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Drain any excess grease.

Step 4

Stir in the minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another minute until fragrant.

Step 5

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked ground beef mixture, cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, frozen mixed vegetables, and 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese. Mix until well combined.

Step 6

Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared casserole dish.

Step 7

Layer the frozen tater tots on top of the mixture, arranging them in a single even layer.

Step 8

Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the tater tots.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden brown and crispy, and the casserole is bubbling around the edges.

Step 10

Remove from oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your comforting Mom's Tater Tots Casserole!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2734.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4763.1

Total Fat 309.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 130.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 34.5g
Cholesterol 670.4mg	0%
Sodium 9618.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 355.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 41.6g	0%
Total Sugars 52.3g
Protein 179.6g	0%

Vitamin D 85.4IU	0%
Calcium 2434.0mg	0%
Iron 16.5mg	0%
Potassium 4834.2mg	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: 56.6%

Protein: 14.6%

Carbs: 28.9%