Tater tot casserole is one of those simple, hearty dinners that doesn’t need much fuss – ground beef, green beans, creamy mushroom soup, and a crispy layer of tater tots on top. It’s easy to throw-it-together, filling enough for dinner, and perfect for busy nights.
It’s the kind of meal that doesn’t look fancy-but somehow everyone goes back for seconds anyway.
No can of cream of mushroom soup? No problem-you can use my homemade cream of mushroom soup instead, and it works just as well.
Tater Tot Casserole
A simple budget-friendly ground beef casserole made with pantry staples and topped with crispy tater tots. Comfort food without the box.
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- Brown ground beef in a skillet. drain excess grease. Set aside.
- In a bowl, mix drained green beans (veggies) with the cream of mushroom soup. Add ground beef. mix all together.
- Pour mixture into a 9×13 baking dish, spread out evenly.
- Arrange frozen tots on top in a single layer.
- Bake for 30 minutes. If using cheese sprinkle over the top and put back in the oven about 5-10 minutes more.
Notes
- You can swap cream of mushroom soup for cream of chicken or a homemade version.
- Add onion and/or garlic to taste for extra flavor.
- Works great with frozen vegetables or even leftovers.