Are you on the hunt for the BEST Cheesy Tater Tot Casserole Recipe? About 15 years ago, I stopped over at my friend’s house and she invited me to stay and eat with her and her girls.
Since I didn’t have anything else going on, I said sure. She served up this casserole and it was quite good.
Over the years, I made a few tweaks but no matter who I’ve served it to, I’ve gotten rave feedback. So I felt that it was time to share it on the blog.
What Makes It Different Than Every Other Recipe Out There?
No matter how many times I’ve been served Tater Tot Casserole, anywhere, nobody has come close to duplicating this recipe. Personally, I think what makes it so special is the magic ingredient = CHEESE!
But what I love even more is how utterly EASY this recipe is to make. It’s fool-proof! So whether you’re a beginner cook or a novice, this Cheesy Tater Tot Casserole Recipe is a great option.
This hearty casserole is perfect for busy weeknights! The whole family will love it, even your picky eaters!
Cheesy Tater Tot Casserole Recipe
Cheesy Tater Tot Casserole Recipe
Equipment
- 1 Casserole Dish
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef + seasoning
- 2 cans french style green beans
- 2 cans cheddar cheese soup
- 2 lbs tater tots (Approximately 1 bag)
- 8 – 12 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Brown ground beef in a large pot. Season with onion salt, garlic salt, seasoning salt, and pepper.
- Drain the juice from both cans of french style green beans. Add beans to the meat and stir.
- Add two cans of cheddar cheese soup to pot. Stir well.
- Spray a 9×12 pan with cooking spray and pour mixture in.
- Top with a layer of tater tots.
- Bake for 25 minutes.
- Sprinkle with shredded cheese and a little garlic salt. Put casserole back in the oven for another 10 minutes.
- Once cheese is melted and bubbly, the casserole is done.
- Remove from oven and serve immediately.
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Easy To Make!
What I love about this casserole is the fact that it is SO simple to make! In just a few minutes, it’ll be cooking in the oven and you can sit back and relax.
Step 1 –
Season and brown ground beef. Then stir in the french style green beans and cheese soup.
Step 2 –
Spray a 9×13 pan with cooking spray. Pour meat mixture into pan and spread evenly.
Step 3 –
Spread a layer of frozen tater tots over the top of meat mixture.
Step 4 –
Bake for 25 minutes. Then top with shredded cheese and a little garlic sale, bake again.
Step 5 –
Remove from oven when the cheese is melted, tater tots are golden brown, and the meat mixture is hot and bubbly.
Step 6 –
Serve immediately. Enjoy!
This Cheesy Tater Tot Casserole is always a hit when I make it here! Minnesota is known for their casseroles and hotdishes, so perhaps not everywhere eats them as often as we do???
If you love casserole recipes as much as our family does, make sure you also check out this Country Cowboy Casserole recipe and this Chicken Fajita and Rice Casserole recipe.
Be sure to leave me a comment below on what your family thinks if you give it a try.
Lauryn R
Saturday 12th of February 2022
This sounds absolutely delicious! I am definitely going to have to make this soon, I know my kids would love it too. I also love the idea of topping it with french fried onions, yum! Thank you so much for sharing.
Deborah Holberg
Thursday 13th of January 2022
It was awesome,will make it again
Kari B
Thursday 6th of May 2021
The tator tots make this a fun dish, and should help the kids eat their veggies underneath.
Dana Rodriguez
Tuesday 13th of October 2020
I have never had this before. Looks good!
Deborah D
Friday 22nd of May 2020
This sounds really yummy. I think I will try it with a little bit of peppers thrown in.