Description
Craving a cozy and satisfying meal that checks all the comfort food boxes? This **Irresistible Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole** brings the juicy flavors of a cheeseburger into an easy recipe perfect for quick dinners, family-friendly meals, or game night snacks. It combines seasoned beef, melty cheddar, creamy sour cream, and crispy golden tater tots in one delicious bite. Whether you’re planning hearty dinner ideas, easy casseroles, or fun food ideas for kids and adults alike, this is one dish that always delivers!
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
1 medium yellow onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup sour cream
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 bag (28 ounces) frozen tater tots
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned.
3. Add diced onion and garlic; cook until the onion is translucent. Drain any excess fat.
4. Stir in ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 2–3 minutes.
5. Transfer the beef mixture to a 9×13-inch baking dish and spread evenly.
6. Dollop sour cream over the beef and gently spread.
7. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
8. Arrange frozen tater tots in a single layer to cover the casserole.
9. Bake uncovered for 35–40 minutes, or until the tots are golden and crispy.
10. Remove from oven, sprinkle with chopped parsley if using, and let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
This casserole is great for freezing—just bake, cool, and portion into containers.
Feel free to mix in diced pickles, bacon bits, or jalapeños for extra flavor.
To keep the tater tots super crispy, spray them lightly with cooking spray before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (based on 8 servings)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: cheeseburger casserole, tater tot bake, easy recipe, dinner ideas, comfort food