Easy Tater Tot Hotdish

Name: Easy Tater Tot Hotdish
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef; 1 bag tater tots; 1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup; 1 can green beans, drained; 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper

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Prep 10 min
Total 1 hr 10 min
Servings 8

Whether or not you grew up in the Midwest, this classic tater tot hotdish (otherwise known as a casserole to you non-Midwesterners) is a dinnertime favorite, no matter where you're from. A creamy mix of ground beef, green beans, tater tots and melted cheese, this retro tater tot hotdish recipe delivers hearty comfort food deliciousness. MORE+ LESS-

By TBSP Kitchens

Updated July 2, 2019

Ingredients

1 1/2

lbs ground beef

bag tater tots

can condensed cream of mushroom soup

can green beans, drained

1 1/2

cups shredded cheddar cheese

1/2

teaspoon salt

1/2

teaspoon pepper

Steps

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1

Preheat oven to 350° F.
2

Brown beef, drain.
3

Mix browned beef, salt, pepper, soup and green beans. Pour in casserole.
4

Place tater tots on top of beef mixture. Then top off with cheddar cheese.
5

Cover with foil and bake 45 minutes. Remove foil and bake 15 minutes.
6

Serve immediately.

Expert Tips

Try cream of celery soup instead of cream of mushroom soup for a dfferent flavor twist.
Adding 1 to 2 teaspoons of Worcestershire sauce to the ground beef while cooking adds a hint of extra flavor.
Swap in sweet potato tater tots for a surprising twist.
Try ground chicken or turkey to replace the ground beef for a different take on this casserole.
Use shredded pepper Jack cheese in place of cheddar cheese to add some extra zip.
Store leftovers in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When ready to eat, microwave until hot.

Nutrition Information

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More About This Recipe

Are you team casserole or team hotdish? Either way, this classic comfort food is one of the greatest things you can do with a pound of ground beef. Now, say this in your best Fargo accent: "Tater tot hotdish is a Midwestern delicacy, don’t cha know!"