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1 2 3 4 Tater Tot Casserole Recipe

This incredibly easy 1-2-3-4 Tater Tot Casserole recipe is a family favorite! Inspired by a simple 4-ingredient cookbook, this recipe delivers a comforting and cheesy casserole perfect for a weeknight meal. Skip the complicated recipes – this one's quick, delicious, and guaranteed to be a hit with everyone. Get ready for crispy tater tots and a creamy mushroom and beef filling!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 70 mins
Calories 535.4 kcal
Protein 62g
Rating 4.0 (58 Reviews)
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Ingredients for 1 2 3 4 Tater Tot Casserole

  • Extra Lean Ground Beef
  • 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • Cheddar Cheese
  • Frozen Tater Tots

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How to Make 1 2 3 4 Tater Tot Casserole

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Brown 1 lb ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat until all pink is gone, breaking it up with a spoon.
  3. Drain off any excess grease.
  4. Spread the cooked ground beef evenly in the bottom of a greased 13x9x2-inch baking pan.
  5. Spread 1 (10.75 ounce) can of condensed cream of mushroom soup evenly over the ground beef.
  6. Sprinkle 1.5 cups of shredded cheddar cheese over the cream of mushroom soup.
  7. Arrange 30 ounces of frozen tater tots in a single layer on top of the cheese.
  8. Cover the baking pan tightly with aluminum foil.
  9. Bake for 45 minutes, covered.
  10. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden brown and crispy and the casserole is heated through.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

39 g

Sugar

2g

Fat

56g

Carbs

12g

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