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Golden, bubbly One-Pot Hamburger Tater Tot Casserole in a white skillet, with melted cheese, crispy tater tots.
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Easy One-Pot Hamburger Tater Tot Casserole Recipe

One-Pot Hamburger Tater Tot Casserole is the perfect combination of cheesy, crispy, and hearty comfort food. It’s super simple to prepare, which makes it one of my go-to dinners whenever I want something hearty without spending hours in the kitchen.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
resting time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 640
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Ground beef
  • 1 bag Tater tots
  • 2 Cups Shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 can Cream of mushroom soup
  • ½ Cup Milk
  • 1 Onion chopped
  • 2 Cloves minced Garlic
  • 1 cup Frozen vegetables (optional & green beans or corn)
  • Salt & pepper
  • ½ Table Spoon Paprika

Equipment

  • 1 Large oven-safe skillet or casserole dish
  • 1 Spatula or wooden spoon
  • 2 Measuring cups and spoons
  • 2 Oven mitts

Method
 

  1. 1. Brown the beef and onions
    Start by heating an oven-safe skillet over medium heat, then add the ground beef and chopped onions. I cook until the beef is browned and the onions are soft. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper while cooking for extra flavor.
    sauteing onions to make tater tot casserole.
  2. 2. Add garlic and optional veggies
     Next, stir in minced garlic and any frozen vegetables. I like green beans or corn. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until everything is fragrant.
    Adding garlic and other seasoning to ground beef.
  3.  3. Mix in the creamy sauce
    Pour in the cream of mushroom soup and milk, stirring until smooth. This is when the casserole really starts coming together.
    Mix in creamy sauce.
  4. 4. Fold in cheese and seasonings
    Add shredded cheddar and a dash of paprika for color and flavor. Taste the mixture and adjust salt and pepper if needed.
    fold in cheese and seasoning.
  5.  5. Layer the casserole
    I spread the beef mixture evenly in the skillet, then carefully arrange the tater tots on top in a single layer to ensure even crisping.
    layering tater tots on casserole.
  6. 6. Bake to golden perfection
    Place the skillet in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 25-30 minutes, until the tater tots are golden and crispy.
    Baking tater tot casserole to golden perfection.
  7. 7. Serve and enjoy
    Once baked, I let it rest for a few minutes before serving. Straight from the skillet. Every time I make this, it’s cheesy, crispy, and always a hit.
    serving hamburger tater tot casserole.

Notes

Brown the beef well for a rich flavor. Use fresh or frozen veggies, and add extra cheese for creaminess. Leftovers reheat great and can be frozen for up to 2 months.