Arizona Casserole Recipe

This Arizona Casserole recipe is a quick and easy family favorite, ready in under an hour! A nostalgic comfort food, passed down through generations, featuring crispy tater tots and a cheesy ground beef base. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual get-together.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 388.3 kcal
Protein 54g
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Ingredients for Arizona Casserole

  • 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • Cream Of Celery Soup (not used in recipe)
  • 30-36 tater tots
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
  • 1/2 cup milk

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How to Make Arizona Casserole

  1. Brown 1 lb of ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drain off any excess grease.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the browned ground beef with 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup, 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup, and 1/2 cup milk. Mix well.
  3. Pour the beef and soup mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Spread evenly.
  4. Sprinkle 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese over the beef mixture.
  5. Arrange a single layer of 30-36 tater tots evenly over the cheese. (You can use more or fewer depending on your preference and the size of your tater tots).
  6. Sprinkle 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the tater tots.
  7. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 30-35 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

6g

Fat

47g

Carbs

2g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Arizona Casserole?

Arizona Casserole takes about 50 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 35 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Arizona Casserole?

Arizona Casserole has approximately 388.3 calories per serving, with about 54 g protein, 2 g carbohydrates and 41 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Arizona Casserole?

The key ingredients for Arizona Casserole are Cream Of Mushroom Soup, Cream Of Celery Soup, Tater Tots, Ground Beef, Cheddar Cheese, 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup. See the full list with measurements above.

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