Description
A comforting and hearty casserole combining ground beef, creamy soup, cheese, and crispy tater tots that’s perfect for busy families.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 or 85/15)
- 1 can (15 oz) corn, drained
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Mexican blend)
- 1 bag (32 oz) frozen tater tots
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain the excess fat and return the beef to the skillet.
- Stir in the cream of mushroom soup and milk until the mixture is smooth. Add garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper; let it simmer for 1–2 minutes.
- Spread the beef mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish. Layer the drained corn and shredded cheese on top.
- Arrange the frozen tater tots over the cheese layer.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden brown and the filling is bubbling. If the tots brown too quickly, tent the dish with foil.
- Allow the casserole to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Feel free to substitute ground beef with ground turkey or the cream of mushroom soup with cream of chicken for variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American