Tater Tot Casserole (Printable Recipe)

Cheesy beef and golden tots baked together for an easy, comforting dinner.

# Ingredients You'll Need:

→ Main Components

01 - 1 pound ground beef
02 - 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
03 - Salt and ground black pepper to taste
04 - 1 (16 ounce) package frozen tater tots
05 - 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
02 - Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir the ground beef until fully browned and crumbly, about 7 to 10 minutes.
03 - Stir in condensed cream of mushroom soup and season with salt and black pepper.
04 - Transfer the beef mixture to a 9x13-inch baking dish. Arrange tater tots evenly over the beef layer and sprinkle with shredded Cheddar cheese.
05 - Bake uncovered in the preheated oven until the tater tots are golden brown and heated through, about 30 to 45 minutes.
06 - Remove from oven, allow to cool slightly, and serve warm.

# Extra Tips:

01 - For added flavor, mix in onions, bell peppers, or corn with the ground beef before baking.
02 - This dish can be assembled ahead and frozen before baking for up to four months.