Cheesy Tater Tot Casserole
Tater Tot Casserole is a classic dish made with the favorite potato bites, ground beef, and loaded with cheese. An easy family meal!
Servings 8 servings
Calories 787kcal
Ingredients
- 2 lbs ground beef
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 onion diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 cups mushrooms sliced
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 cans (15 oz each) green beans drained
- 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 32 oz frozen tater tots you will not use all
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375F.
- Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray. Set aside.
- Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season with salt and pepper and add Worcestershire sauce.
- Drain excess fat and transfer cooked beef to the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Distribute evenly.
- Add the onions and mushrooms to the skillet and sauté for 4 to 5 minutes until translucent.
- Add the garlic and cook, stirring frequently, for an additional minute.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add flour and stir to combine to make a roux.
- Add heavy cream little by little and stir to combine. Taste and adjust for salt and pepper. Let it simmer for 1 minute.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in sour cream. Remove from heat and spread the mixture on top of the beef.
- Top with 2 cups of cheddar cheese. Top with green beans and another 2 cups of cheddar cheese.
- Finally, top with frozen tater tots arranging them one next to each other over the whole surface of the casserole.
- Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until tater tots are golden brown and cheese is melted.
- Serve immediately.
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Nutrition
Calories: 787kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 54g | Saturated Fat: 24g | Cholesterol: 149mg | Sodium: 965mg | Potassium: 866mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 685IU | Vitamin C: 10.4mg | Calcium: 520mg | Iron: 3.5mg