Mom's Tater Tots Casserole Recipe

This nostalgic tater tot casserole recipe transforms leftover meat and simple ingredients into a hearty, crowd-pleasing masterpiece! My mom's secret? A creamy, dreamy soup base that elevates this classic comfort food to new heights. Get ready for a taste of childhood – and pure deliciousness!

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 90 mins

Calories 951.5 kcal

Protein 60g

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Ingredients for Mom's Tater Tots Casserole

2 tablespoons butter
1 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped onion
Ground Beef
Frozen Tater Tots
Cream Of Mushroom Soup
1/2 cup milk
Salt & Pepper

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How to Make Mom's Tater Tots Casserole

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a medium skillet over medium heat, sauté 1 cup chopped celery and 1/2 cup chopped onion in 2 tablespoons of butter until softened (about 5 minutes).
Transfer the vegetable mixture to a large bowl and set aside.
In the same skillet, brown 1 pound of ground beef over medium-high heat, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain off any excess grease.
Season the cooked beef with salt and pepper to taste.
Combine the cooked beef with the celery and onion mixture.
Place one layer of 15 ounces tater tots in the bottom of a greased 9x13 inch (or similar sized round) casserole dish.
Evenly spread the meat mixture over the tater tots.
Top with the remaining 15 ounces of tater tots.
In a separate bowl, combine 10.75 ounces of cream of mushroom soup (or your favorite cream soup) and 1/2 cup of milk until smooth.
Pour the soup mixture evenly over the top layer of tater tots.
Bake uncovered for 45 minutes. If the tater tots are browning too quickly, loosely cover the casserole with foil for the remaining 15 minutes of cooking time.
Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

70 g

Sugar

Fat

105g

Carbs

25g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Mom's Tater Tots Casserole?

Mom's Tater Tots Casserole takes about 110 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 90 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Mom's Tater Tots Casserole?

Mom's Tater Tots Casserole has approximately 951.5 calories per serving, with about 60 g protein, 25 g carbohydrates and 90 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Mom's Tater Tots Casserole?

The key ingredients for Mom's Tater Tots Casserole are Butter, Celery, Onion, Ground Beef, Frozen Tater Tots, Cream Of Mushroom Soup. See the full list with measurements above.