Tater Tot Comfort Bake (Print-Friendly Version)
A comforting bake with browned beef, creamy mushroom, melty cheddar, and crispy tater tots topping.
# Ingredients:
→ Protein
01 -
1 pound ground beef
→ Soup
02 -
1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
→ Seasoning
03 -
Salt, to taste
04 -
Ground black pepper, to taste
→ Topping
05 -
1 (16 ounce) package frozen tater tots
06 -
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
# Steps:
01 -
Ensure all ingredients are ready. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit for even cooking.
02 -
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook ground beef for 7 to 10 minutes, breaking it apart until fully browned. Stir in condensed cream of mushroom soup, then season with salt and ground black pepper to taste.
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Transfer the beef and soup mixture evenly into a 9x13 inch baking dish. Arrange frozen tater tots in a single layer on top. Sprinkle shredded Cheddar cheese evenly over the tots.
04 -
Place the assembled dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30 to 45 minutes until tater tots are crispy and golden brown and cheese is melted and bubbly.
05 -
Allow the casserole to cool slightly so layers set before cutting into squares and serving warm.
# Notes & Tips:
01 -
For best cheese melt and flavor, shred Cheddar fresh instead of using pre-shredded. The dish can be assembled ahead and frozen before baking.