🍔🧀 Cheesy Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole ✨

A hearty, cheesy comfort dish that combines the flavors of a classic cheeseburger with crispy tater tots!

Ingredients

For the Beef Mixture

• 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp paprika
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
• ½ cup sour cream
• 1 tbsp ketchup (optional)
• 1 tbsp mustard (optional)

For the Topping

• 1 bag frozen tater tots
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• Optional: sliced green onions, chopped pickles, or turkey bacon

Instructions

1. Cook Beef Mixture: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). In a skillet, brown beef and onion. Drain grease. Add garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and paprika. Stir well.
2. Make Creamy Base: Stir in cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, cheddar cheese, ketchup, and mustard. Mix until creamy. Spread evenly in a greased baking dish.
3. Add Tater Tots: Arrange tater tots in a single layer over beef mixture. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese.
4. Bake: Bake 25–30 minutes until tots are golden and casserole is bubbling.
5. Serve: Garnish with green onions, turkey bacon, or pickles. Serve warm and enjoy!

Details

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 30 minutes
• Total Time: ~45 minutes
• Yield: Serves 6
• Calories: ~450 per serving

✨ Crispy, cheesy, and loaded with flavor—this casserole is the ultimate comfort food!