Cheesy Tater Tot Casserole

Quick facts

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lb ground beef
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables
• 2 cups shredded cheddar, divided
• 1 bag (32 oz) frozen tater tots

Step-by-step method

1. Heat oven to 400°F. Brown beef and onion in a large skillet 7–8 minutes; drain excess fat.

2. Add garlic, salt, pepper and Worcestershire and cook 30 seconds.

3. Stir in soup, sour cream, vegetables and 1 cup cheddar.

4. Spread mixture in a greased 9-by-13-inch dish. Arrange tater tots in a single layer over top.

5. Bake 30 minutes, sprinkle with remaining cheddar, and bake 8–10 minutes more until tots are crisp and cheese is melted.

6. Rest 10 minutes before serving.

Tips for the best result

• Arrange tots in one layer for maximum crispness.
• Drain beef well so the casserole is not greasy.
• Broil 1–2 minutes at the end for extra browning.

Storage and reheating

Refrigerate up to 4 days. Reheat uncovered in a 375°F oven to recrisp the topping.

Approximate nutrition per serving

Approximately 560 calories per serving. Nutrition is an estimate and varies with brands, portion size and substitutions.