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Easy Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole: Best 30-Min Recipe

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This cozy cheeseburger tater tot casserole is a quick and easy weeknight dinner made with ground beef, frozen tater tots, cheese, and a creamy sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s the ultimate comfort food that the whole family will love.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 bag (32 oz) frozen tater tots
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • ¼ cup chopped green onions (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Dice onion and mince garlic.
  2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef for 5-6 minutes, breaking it apart. Leave about 1 tablespoon of fat in the pan.
  3. Add diced onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce; cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. In a mixing bowl, whisk together cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, and milk until smooth.
  5. Spread the cooked beef mixture evenly in a 9×13-inch baking dish. Pour the creamy soup mixture over the beef and spread gently.
  6. Arrange frozen tater tots in a single layer over the top.
  7. Bake for 20 minutes. Remove from oven, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the tater tots, and return to oven for 8-10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly and tater tots are golden brown.
  8. Let casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with chopped green onions if desired.

Notes

For extra-crispy tater tots, broil the casserole for the last 2 minutes of baking. Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow layers to set. This casserole can be assembled ahead and refrigerated for up to 24 hours before baking; add 5-10 minutes to bake time if starting cold.

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