Tater Tot Hotdish (Casserole)
This tater tot casserole, also known as tater tot hotdish, is an easy family dinner made with ground beef, vegetables, cheese, and crispy tater tots.
Ingredients
- Butter or cooking spray for greasing the baking dish
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
- ½ cup frozen corn kernels
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- ½ cup chopped onion
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 1 (10.5-ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
- ¼ cup milk
- 6 ounces shredded cheddar cheese, divided (1 1/2 cups)
- 16 ounces tater tots
- 2 green onions (optional), sliced, for garnish
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley (optional), for garnish
Recommended Equipment
- 9-inch square pan or baking dish
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 375°F. Lightly butter a 9-inch square pan or baking dish or spray it with cooking spray.Butter or cooking spray for greasing the baking dish
- Put the frozen vegetables in a colander and thaw under cool running water. Drain well and set aside.1 cup frozen peas and carrots | 1/2 cup frozen corn kernels
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium heat.1 tbsp vegetable oil
- Add the ground beef to the skillet; break it up with a spatula and season lightly with kosher salt and pepper. Let the beef cook for 4 minutes without disturbing, then add the onion, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic powder. Continue to cook, stirring, until the onions are translucent and the beef is no longer pink, about 4 to 5 minutes. Drain off excess fat.1 pound ground beef | Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper | 1/2 cup chopped onion | 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce | 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Add the thawed frozen vegetables, cream of mushroom soup, and milk to the beef mixture in the skillet, and then continue cooking until hot and bubbling. Reserve 2 ounces of the cheese for the topping and add the remaining 4 ounces to the beef mixture. Stir until the mixture is simmering and the cheese is melted. Taste and adjust the seasonings with additional salt and pepper, as needed.1 (10.5-ounce) can cream of mushroom soup | 1/4 cup milk | 4 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
- Spoon the meat and vegetable mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- Top with the frozen tater tots and bake for 35 to 40 minutes. Sprinkle with the reserved 2 ounces cheese and bake for about 5 minutes longer, or until the cheese is melted.16 ounces tater tots | 2 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
- Serve with a topping of sliced green onions or parsley, if desired.2 green onions (optional) | 1 tbsp chopped parsley (optional)
Nutrition
Calories: 505kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 23gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 83mgSodium: 642mgPotassium: 543mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 2566IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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