Today’s Hamburger Tater Tot Casserole is a dinner recipe we grew up on!
This casserole has layers of seasoned beef, veggies, crispy tater tots, and melty cheese, and is a loved casserole not only because it’s delicious, but because it comes together with minimal effort.
What makes this recipe so good is the combination of creamy, savory beef and veggies topped with golden, crispy tater tots. Not only of the kids jump to have veggies, but they barely even notice them in this dinner, which makes it a win!
If you love this recipe, be sure to try Tater Tot Casserole, Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole and Tuna Casserole.
Why we think you’ll love it:
- Save for later. This casserole is perfect for a freezer meal for busy nights.
- Family friendly. A dinner everyone loves, even picky eaters. My kids gobble this stuff up!!
- Creamy, not dry. The condensed soup keeps the beef layer saucy and flavorful while it bakes.
- Crispy topping guaranteed. Frozen tater tots bake up golden on top while the filling stays hot and tender underneath.
Hamburger Tater Tot Casserole Ingredients
- Ground beef (1 pound): Provides a hearty, flavorful base for the casserole. Use lean ground beef or 80/20 ground beef beef. Drain excess fat. Use ground chicken or ground turkey in place of ground beef.
- Garlic salt and pepper (to taste): Seasons the beef and enhance the overall flavor.
- Condensed cream of chicken mushroom soup (1 ten point seventy five ounce can): Creates a creamy sauce that brings all the layers together. If you cannot find the combo, use 1 can of cream of chicken soup OR 1 can of cream of mushroom soup.
- Shredded cheddar cheese (2 cups): Adds rich, melty flavor and helps bind the casserole.
- Fresh green beans chopped (1½ cups): Adds texture, color, and a bit of freshness to balance the dish. If using frozen green beans, thaw them first.
- Corn drained (1 fifteen point twenty five ounce can): Adds sweetness and pairs well with the savory beef.
- Frozen tater tots (1 twenty four to thirty two ounce package): Forms the crispy, golden topping that makes this casserole so fun and satisfying. Optional: double the amount of tots. Add a layer of tater tots at the bottom of the pan before adding the other layers and a second layer of tots on top.
How to Make Hamburger Tater Tot Casserole
PREP. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
GROUND BEEF. Heat a large skillet over medium and add the ground beef. Season to taste with garlic salt and pepper. Cook until browned about 7-10 minutes. Drain excess fat.
SOUP. Add the can of cream of chicken and mushroom soup to the pan with the ground beef and stir until evenly coated.
VEGGIES. Spread the mixture into a 9×13 casserole dish. Add a layer of chopped green beans on top of the beef. Then, add a layer of corn.
TATER TOTS. Next, add a layer of tater tots so they completely cover the mixture underneath, then sprinkle with shredded cheese.
BAKE. Bake for 30-40 minutes. The casserole mixture should be hot and the tater tots will be golden brown.
Kristyn’s Recipe Tips
- Arrange tater tots in a single layer for the crispiest topping.
- Drain the beef well so the casserole does not become too greasy.
- If your casserole continues to be runny, stir in 1 tablespoon of flour to the ground beef mixture before pouring it into the pan.
- Add onions or garlic while cooking the beef for extra flavor.
- Bake uncovered so the tater tots get golden and crispy.
- Variations. Add a layer of crumbled Bacon. Spice it up with jalapenos or add red chili flakes on top. Incorporate mushrooms or other veggies like bell peppers, carrots, or peas.
Hamburger Tater Tot Casserole Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- garlic salt and pepper to taste
- 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken mushroom soup
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1½ cups fresh green beans chopped
- 1 (15.25-ounce) can corn drained
- 1 (24-32 ounce) package frozen tater tots
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Heat a large skillet over medium and add the ground beef. Season to taste with garlic salt and pepper. Cook until browned about 7-10 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- Add the can of cream of chicken and mushroom soup to the pan with the ground beef and stir until evenly coated.
- Spread the mixture into a 9×13 baking dish. Add a layer of chopped green beans on top of the beef. Then, add a layer of corn.
- Next, add a layer of tater tots so they completely cover the mixture underneath, then top with shredded cheese.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes. The casserole mixture should be hot and tater tots will be a golden brown.
Notes
- Arrange tater tots in a single layer for the crispiest topping.
- Drain the beef well so the casserole does not become too greasy.
- If your casserole continues to be runny, stir in 1 tablespoon of flour to the ground beef mixture before pouring it into the pan.
- Add onions or garlic while cooking the beef for extra flavor.
- Bake uncovered so the tater tots get golden and crispy.
- This casserole can be assembled ahead and refrigerated until ready to bake for an easy dinner option.
- Variations. Add a layer of crumbled Bacon. Spice it up with jalapenos or add red chili flakes on top. Incorporate mushrooms or other veggies like bell peppers, carrots, or peas.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Recipe FAQ
This casserole can be assembled ahead and refrigerated until ready to bake for an easy dinner option.
Easily double or even triple the recipe to have dinner for today and another evening. Once assembled, allow it to cool before wrapping the dish with plastic wrap and again with aluminum foil. Freeze for up to 3 months.
To reheat, thaw in the fridge before baking. For short-term storage, refrigerate it for 1-2 days before baking.
Refrigerate or freeze unused portions in an airtight container. Leftovers will keep for 3-4 days in the refrigerator and 2-3 months in the freezer.
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This recipe was first shared August, 2022.
Do you need two cans of soup, one chicken and one mushroom, or one that is chicken and mushroom? Thank you!
My grocery store sells a can of “cream of chicken and mushroom”, but if yours doesn’t sell that combination you can use a can of cream of chicken or a can of cream of mushroom soup.
This was a winner with my guys! I added chopped onions to the organic, grass fed, hamburger to up the nutrition content, as always, and used mushroom soup, since that is what I had in my pantry. I also added a TBS of Worcestershire sauce. The corn and green bean additions added texture, nutrition and flavor. My husband said this is the best version of this casserole he has ever had. I’m going to attempt to make my own “homemade” mushroom/cx soup next time. We really enjoyed it, Thanks!
My family loved it! Especially my picky eaters.
I made this. It was so good.
Topped mine with sour cream.
A yummy and hearty casserole that your family will love.
Ingredients are everything! My mother made a version of this that I dreaded growing up. Ive always avoided it, but then to be polite I tried some at my SIL house and was pleasantly surprised. Enough to request this recipe.
This is so easy to make and really tasty! Thank you so much for this delicious recipe, will surely make this again! Highly recommended!
Can frozen vegetables be used instead of canned?
Absolutely! You can use both frozen green beans as well as frozen corn.
So delicious! Great way to get the kiddos to eat their veggies! We like to top ours with diced green onion for a nice bit of sharpness. Good food for weeknights!
Yummy! This casserole was so easy to throw together and very tasty! We absolutely loved this and I’ll definitely be adding this to our rotation! Excited to make this delicious casserole again!
My boys are all over this!! Anything with tater tots is a win in their minds!!