Super Bowl Tater Tot Casserole (Print Version)

Layered ground beef with cheddar, creamy sauce, and crispy tater tots baked to golden perfection.

# What You'll Need:

→ Meat & Protein

01 - 1 1/2 lbs ground beef (80/20 recommended)

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
03 - 1 cup frozen corn kernels
04 - 1 cup frozen peas (optional)

→ Sauce & Dairy

05 - 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup
06 - 1/2 cup sour cream
07 - 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
08 - 1/2 cup whole milk
09 - 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
10 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Topping

11 - 1 package (32 oz) frozen tater tots
12 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

# How to Cook:

01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
02 - In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and chopped onion until the beef is browned and the onion is soft, about 6–8 minutes. Drain excess fat from the skillet.
03 - Stir in the corn, peas (if using), cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, 1 cup of cheddar cheese, milk, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined and heated through.
04 - Spread the beef mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish. Arrange the frozen tater tots in a single, even layer over the beef mixture.
05 - Bake for 35 minutes, then sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup cheddar cheese over the top. Return to the oven and bake for 10 more minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the tater tots are golden brown and crispy.
06 - Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired. Serve hot.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Feeds a hungry crowd without breaking the bank or your sanity
  • The crispy tater tot crown is basically an edible comfort blanket
  • Leftovers reheat beautifully for the next days lunch
02 -
  • Do not overlap your tater tots or they will steam instead of crisp up
  • The casserole is done when the cheese is bubbling in the center not just at the edges
03 -
  • Thaw your tater tots for 15 minutes before arranging for the most even baking
  • Use freshly shredded cheese instead of pre shredded for the creamiest texture

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