Deluxe Tatertot Casserole

Ground Beef and vegetables, enclosed in a tasty, creamy gravy, are covered with tatertots, and smothered in cheese for a truly delectable meal!
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This deluxe tatertot casserole is a true tasty comfort food and one of our favorite fast suppers. It’s filled with ground beef, cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, onion, and frozen vegetables. Flavored with the onion, beef bouillon, salt, and pepper, this casserole is just SO delicious! The tater tots cover the meat and veggie layer and are generously smothered with cheddar cheese before baking.

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There is so much goodness in this deluxe tatertot casserole that it can be a complete meal! Or, just add a fresh salad to have a truly satisfying supper. This meal is very affordable, tasty, filling, and super easy to make. Using the frozen vegetables reminds us of shepherd’s pie. The soup, sour cream, and bouillon combine to create a creamy gravy to accompany the meat and vegetables. This casserole is extremely rapid and uncomplicated to make, yet tastes truly amazing. Even the pickiest eaters love Deluxe Tatertot Casserole.

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Ingredients for Deluxe Tatertot Casserole

  • Extra lean ground beef, or you can use any type of ground meat.
  • Onion, this will add delicious flavor to the meat.
  • Salt, pepper, and beef bouillon for seasonings.
  • Four, just a bit to thicken the gravy.
  • Cream of Mushroom soup, this is our favorite, but any condensed cream soup would work.
  • Sour cream, enhances the creaminess of the gravy.
  • Frozen vegetables, I use a blend of green beans, peas, carrots, and corn.
  • Tatertots…of course!
  • Cheddar Cheese melted on the top, delicious!
ingredients for deluxe tatertot casserole.

How to make Deluxe Tatertot Casserole

1.Brown the beef with the chopped onion.

extra lean ground beef and onions in a frying pan.

2.Add the flour, salt, pepper, and bouillon to the meat, and stir.

cooking ground beef and onions in a frying pan.

3.Add the mushroom soup, sour cream, and frozen vegetables and mix well.

mushroom soup and sour cream being added to extra lean ground beef and onions in a frying pan.

4.Pour this meat mixture into an 8×11 inch casserole dish.

groundbeef, vegetables, sour cream, mushroom soup in casserole dish.

5.Place the tatertots on top of the meat mixture in a single layer.

tatertots layered on tatertot casserole.

6.Top with the shredded cheddar cheese.

cheese on top of tatertot casserole

7.Bake at 350°F for 30-45 minutes, until the tatertots are hot and crunchy and the gravy is bubbling.

deluxe tatertot casserole finished baking

Enjoy!

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Why you will love this casserole!

  • So easy and quick to make.
  • Tastes so yummy!
  • Can eat just this and have a complete meal.
  • Leftovers taste just as good warmed up the next day.
  • Can be made ahead and just baked right before serving.
  • Can easily be doubled to feed a large group.

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Deluxe Tatertot Casserole

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This deluxe tatertot casserole is a true tasty comfort food and one of our favorite fast suppers. It's filled with ground beef, cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, onion, and frozen vegetables. Flavored with the onion, beef bouillon, salt, and pepper, this casserole is just SO delicious! The tater tots cover the meat and veggie layer and are generously smothered with cheddar cheese before baking.

Prep Time20 minsCook Time40 minsTotal Time1 hrDifficulty:BeginnerServings:5Calories:604Best Season:Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

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How to Make Deluxe Tatertot Casserole

  1. Brown the ground beef with the onions.

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  2. Add the flour, bouillon, salt, and pepper to the meat and stir.

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  3. Add the mushroom soup and sour cream. and frozen vegetables. Mix well.

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  4. Spread this mixture into an 8x11 inch casserole dish.

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  5. Place the tatertots on top of the meat mixture in a single layer.

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  6. Top with the shredded cheddar cheese.

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  7. Bake at 350°F for 30-45 minutes, until the tatertots are hot and crunchy and the gravy is bubbling.

    Enjoy!

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Nutrition Facts

Servings 5


Amount Per Serving
Calories 604kcal
Calories from Fat 293kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 33g51%
Saturated Fat 14g70%
Trans Fat 0.7g
Cholesterol 111mg37%
Sodium 1303mg55%
Potassium 859mg25%
Total Carbohydrate 42g15%
Protein 36g72%

Vitamin A 187 IU
Vitamin C 17 mg
Calcium 39 mg
Iron 21 mg
Vitamin E 15 IU
Thiamin 22 mg
Riboflavin 45 mg
Niacin 54 mg
Vitamin B6 45 mg
Folate 19 mcg
Vitamin B12 106 mcg
Pantothenic Acid 25 mg
Phosphorus 78 mg
Magnesium 23 mmol
Zinc 88 mcg
Selenium 56 mg
Copper 31 mg
Manganese 19 mg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

  • To make ahead and freeze, just assemble, then freeze before baking. It will take about twice as long to bake from frozen. You may want to cover with parchment, then aluminum foil for the first 1/2 of the baking time so that the cheese doesn't dry out too much.
  • To store Deluxe Tatertot Casserole, cover in plastic wrap and refrigerate. It will keep up to 4 days this way.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Where did Tatertot Casserole come from?

Tatertot casserole was invented in the U.S. Midwest, said to have originated in Minnesota, where it is called "Hot Dish". It has now become a popular and tasty casserole throughout North America.

What to have with tatertot casserole?

  • steamed veggies
  • raw veggies
  • salad of any kind
Do I need to thaw the tatertots before putting them on the casserole?

No, just place the frozen tatertots on the casserole. They cook so fast that they will be ready to eat very quickly.

Can I leave the vegetables out of this Deluxe Tatertot Casserole?

Yes, you can leave the veggies out if you want a plain version of tater tot casserole, or you can add just the vegetables you prefer.

Is Deluxe Tatertot Casserole healthy?

While Deluxe Tatertot Casserole is high in calories and sodium, it is also quite high in a lot of vitamins and minerals, therefore making it a healthy meal for those who aren't counting calories! It is an especially great meal idea to get extra vitamins and minerals into picky eaters.

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This Post Has 2 Comments

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    Naomi

    Made an awesome freeze-ahead of baby meal! So nice to have a full meal in one casserole.






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      Rebekah

      Yes, it’s always handy to have a complete meal in one dish! So glad you enjoyed it ☺

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