Tater Tot Hotdish
A comforting Midwest classic, this Tater Tot Hotdish features layers of savory ground beef, creamy veggies, melted cheddar cheese, and a crunchy topping of golden tater tots, perfect for busy home cooks and budget-friendly meals.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil or vegetable oil
- 1 lb lean ground beef (or ground turkey)
- 1/2 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 tsp minced garlic (or 1/2 tsp garlic powder)
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup (or cream of chicken)
- 1/2 cup milk (whole or 2%)
- 1 can (15 oz) green beans, drained (or 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables, thawed)
- 1 cup frozen corn (optional)
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded and divided
- 1 tsp salt, or to taste
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 bag (32 oz) frozen tater tots
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease your 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and onion. Cook for 7–8 minutes, crumbling the meat with a spatula, until the beef is browned and the onion is translucent.
- Drain off and discard the excess fat from the skillet. Return the meat to the stove (or a mixing bowl). Stir in the minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the seasoned meat mixture with the condensed soup, milk, green beans, corn, and 1 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese. Stir until all the ingredients are evenly coated.
Assembly & Baking
- Spread the meat and soup mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Arrange the frozen tater tots in a single layer over the top of the filling, covering the entire surface.
- Bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes, or until the filling is hot and bubbling around the edges.
- Remove the dish from the oven. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the tater tots.
- Return the hotdish to the oven and bake for an additional 5–10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the tater tots are deeply golden brown and crispy.
- Let the hotdish cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
This hotdish can be made ahead by assembling and refrigerating the prepared dish for up to 24 hours. Leftovers store well in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or can be frozen for up to 3 months.