Description
This Cheesy Tater Tot Casserole is an easy dinner recipe idea that will delight the whole family with its rich flavors and cheesy goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
1 lb ground beef
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion finely chopped
2 cloves garlic minced
1 cup tomato sauce or marinara
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon paprika
Salt and black pepper to taste
2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar mozzarella or blend)
1 package frozen tater tots
Chopped green onions or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing until the onion is translucent.
- Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned. Drain any excess fat.
- Stir in the tomato sauce, heavy cream, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well and let simmer for 5 minutes.
- In a baking dish, layer the beef mixture, followed by half of the shredded cheese. Top with the frozen tater tots, then sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the tater tots are golden brown and the cheese is bubbling.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before garnishing with chopped green onions or parsley. Serve warm.
Notes
For extra flavor, you can add spices like chili powder or cumin to the beef mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
Keywords: Cheesy Tater Tot Casserole, Easy Dinner Recipe, Tater Tot, Comfort Food, American Cuisine