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Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole Recipe

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Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole is a hearty and comforting one-pan dish featuring seasoned ground beef cooked with onions, garlic, and taco seasoning, combined with a creamy tomato sauce, melted Mexican cheese blend, and crispy golden tater tots baked to perfection. Garnished with sour cream, fresh cherry tomatoes, and green onions, this casserole is an easy and crowd-pleasing meal perfect for family dinners.

  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

Beef Mixture

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 large onion, diced
  • 1 pound 90% lean ground beef
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 cup half and half
  • 1/2 cup tomato sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 1/2 cups Mexican blend shredded cheese

Toppings

  • 32 oz frozen tater tots
  • Sour cream, for garnish
  • Wild cherry tomatoes, for garnish
  • Green onions, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F to prepare for baking the casserole later.
  2. Sauté Onions: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and sauté the diced onion until translucent, about 3 minutes.
  3. Cook Ground Beef: Increase heat to medium-high, add ground beef, minced garlic, and taco seasoning. Stir occasionally to break up the meat and cook until browned and no longer pink.
  4. Make Sauce: Reduce heat to medium and stir in tomato paste and cornstarch until well combined. Add half and half, tomato sauce, salt, and red pepper flakes. Let the mixture cook for 5-10 minutes until the sauce thickens and bubbles, pulling away from the skillet’s edges.
  5. Add Cheese and Arrange Taters: Remove the skillet from heat, sprinkle shredded cheese evenly on top of the meat mixture, then arrange the frozen tater tots in concentric circles around the skillet.
  6. Bake: Place the skillet in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until the tater tots are golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbling.
  7. Garnish and Serve: Remove from the oven and top with dollops of sour cream, sliced wild cherry tomatoes, and chopped green onions. Serve immediately while hot.

Notes

  • Use a large oven-safe skillet or casserole dish for cooking and baking the dish in one pan.
  • For a spicier kick, add more red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce in the sauce stage.
  • To make this dish quicker, consider using pre-cooked ground beef.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven to retain crispiness.
  • Feel free to substitute half and half with whole milk for a lighter sauce, or cream for a richer one.
  • Author: Daisy
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Casserole
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://dishiary.com/cheeseburger-tater-tot-casserole-recipe/