Hearty Tater Tot Casserole

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Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Total
1 hour
Servings
8

For the Hearty Tater Tot Casserole

A classic comfort casserole with golden tater tots crowning savory beef and vegetables—perfect for feeding a hungry crew

Ingredients

  • 1 Pound Ground Beef
  • 1 Medium Onion, Diced
  • 1 Cup Frozen Mixed Vegetables
  • 1 Can (10.75 Oz) Cream Of Mushroom Soup
  • 2 Cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese, Divided
  • 1 Bag (32 Oz) Frozen Tater Tots
  • 1 Teaspoon Salt
  • ½ Teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. Brown ground beef and diced onion in a large skillet over medium-high heat, about 8-10 minutes.
  3. Drain fat and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  4. Stir in frozen mixed vegetables and cream of mushroom soup until well combined.
  5. Spread beef mixture evenly in prepared baking dish.
  6. Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the beef mixture.
  7. Arrange frozen tater tots in a single layer over the cheese.
  8. Bake for 35 minutes until tater tots are golden brown and crispy.
  9. Sprinkle remaining 1 cup of cheese over the tater tots.
  10. Return to oven for 5-10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  11. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Prep: 15 min • Cook: 45 min • Wait: No time

Notes

This hearty casserole is a galley favorite—simple to prepare and guaranteed to satisfy even the heartiest appetites. Store leftovers in the ship’s stores (fridge) for up to 3 days. Reheat covered at 350°F until warmed through. Perfect for potluck gatherings or feeding a large crew.