Super Bowl Tater Tot Beef (Printable Version)
Cheesy beef casserole with crispy tater tots, perfect for game day and comfort food cravings.
# What You 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 (32 oz) package frozen tater tots
12 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
# Directions:
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 before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired. Serve hot.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Everything comes together in one pan and the oven does most of the work
- The crispy tater tot topping creates this irresistible texture contrast with the creamy beef filling underneath
02 -
- Dont skip draining the beef after browning or your casserole might end up greasy
- Letting it rest for those few minutes before serving makes a huge difference for clean slices
03 -
- Line your baking dish with foil for easier cleanup afterward
- Use full fat dairy products because low fat versions can make the sauce separate