Cheeseburger tater tot casserole is a hearty, wholesome family favorite. This easy casserole is loaded with ground beef, onions, tater tots, pickles, and two kinds of cheese for a crispy, cheesy dish that goes from the oven to the table in no time!
Holly’s Tot-ally Tasty Highlights
- Flavor: Cheeseburgers and tater tots are a perfect pair in this creamy, crunchy dish.
- Difficulty: This casserole is so quick and easy that even the kids can help out.
- Swaps: Sneak in leftover veggies for a healthy bump; the kids won’t even notice.
- Time-Saving Tip: Build it up to a day ahead and chill until ready to bake! It’s perfect for busy weekends, holidays, and get-togethers.
Inside the Ingredients
- Ground Beef: An 80/20 blend works best because it has the right amount of fat for extra flavor. You can also use ground chicken, turkey, pork, or a combination if that’s what you have.
- Sauce: This dish is all about the cheddar cheese soup that pulls everything together into one tasty mix. Condiments like BBQ sauce (or ketchup) and mustard add sweet and tangy flavor to the sauce. You can also add pickle relish if you like.
- Cheese: Sharp cheddar is the standard for a cheeseburger, but you can use any cheese you like. Try a Mexican blend, Monterey Jack, or Provolone.
- Tots: Use regular tater tots, diced breakfast potatoes, or hash browns. No need to thaw!
- Casserole Creativity: Dial up the heat and stir in some Tabasco or green chiles into the sauce in Step 3. Before adding the tots, sprinkle the top with bacon bits.
How To Make Tater Tot Casserole
- Cook beef and onions, drain well.
- Stir in cheddar cheese soup, milk, barbecue sauce, mustard, and ½ the cheddar cheese.
- Spread the beef mixture in a casserole dish and top with cheese and tots.
- Bake (full recipe below), then rest and top with pickle slices before serving.
Cheesy Tater Tot Casserole Tips
- Pre-shredded cheese works great in this recipe and saves tons of time!
- Place the casserole under the broiler for a few minutes to get golden-brown, extra-crispy tots.
Easy Serving & Storing
- Store leftover cheeseburger tater tot casserole in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in the air fryer to re-crisp the tots.
- To freeze, cool completely, and divide portions into freezer-safe containers for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before reheating.
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Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole
This cheeseburger tater tot casserole is a simple and totally craveable meal.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 cup frozen diced onions or 1 small onion chopped
- 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cheddar cheese soup or cream of chicken
- ½ cup milk
- ⅓ cup barbecue sauce or ketchup
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
- 1 (28-32 ounce) bag frozen tater tots
- chopped pickles for topping, optional
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 400°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large skillet, cook the beef and onions over medium-high heat until browned. Drain well.
- Stir in cheddar soup, milk, barbecue sauce, mustard, and ½ cup of cheddar cheese. Simmer 1 to 2 minutes to warm through.
- Spread the beef mixture in the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top. Arrange tater tots in a single layer over the cheese.
- Bake 25 to 30 minutes until the tots are crisp and the filling is bubbling.
- Rest 5 minutes before serving. Top with chopped pickles (or your favorite burger toppings).
Notes
Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4 days and in the freezer for 3 months.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 563kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 1380mg | Potassium: 762mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 449IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 270mg | Iron: 3mg
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
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