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Easy Tater Tot Hot Dish Recipe

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Dive into our mouthwatering Tater Tot Hot Dish recipe! Savory ground chuck, a medley of crisp vegetables, creamy gravy, gooey Colby Jack cheese, diced onions, and crispy tater tots, this hearty casserole is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Perfect for busy weeknights or potluck gatherings. Whip up this irresistible dish tonight and watch it disappear in no time!
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword 1 pound ground beef recipes, Colby Jack Cheese Casserole, Cream of Mushroom Soup Casserole, Crowd-Pleasing Hot Dish, Easy Casserole Recipe, Ground Chuck Casserole, Hearty Comfort Food, Potluck Casserole Recipe, Simple Weeknight Dinner, Tater Tot Casserole, Tater Tot Hot Dish Recipe
Servings 4 Hungry Marines
Author Mr. Kundinger

Equipment

  • 1 Cutting Board
  • 1 Chefs Knife
  • 1 Skillet
  • 1 Spatula or tongs
  • 1 Sieve
  • 1 Large Bowl
  • 1 Box grater
  • 1 9x13 pan
  • 1 Rubber Spatula
  • 2 Oven mitts

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbs Olive oil
  • 1/4 Each Yellow Onion Finely diced
  • 1 Pound Ground Chuck or your preference of ground meat
  • 1/2 Tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 Tsp Onion Powder
  • 1/2 Tsp Salt
  • 1/4 Tsp Black Pepper Ground
  • 22 Oz Cream of Mushroom Soup
  • 16 Oz Frozen Mixed Vegetables
  • 1 Pound Colby Jack Cheese Grated, divided
  • 2 Pounds Tater Tots

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350º F
  • Prep your ingredients:
  • Chop onion, set aside
  • Grate cheese, set aside
  • Heat skillet over med-high heat. Once hot, add olive oil and heat until shimmering.
  • Sauté the onion in the hot oil for 1-2 minutes or until fragrant and they start to become translucent.
  • Add the ground chuck and break up with a spatula or tongs. Continue to cook 3-5 minutes or until the meat is browned.
  • Drain the meat of fat. Add the meat to the large bowl. Sprinkle the meat with 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp onion powder, 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp ground black pepper.
  • Add the cream of mushroom soup, 1/2 of the cheese and the frozen vegetables.
  • Gently mix until everything is evenly distributed.
  • Spray a 9x13 baking pan. Spread the meat mixture into the bottom of the pan. Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top of the meat mixture.
  • Layer the tater tots on top of the cheese.
  • Bake at 350º F for 40-45 minutes or until bubbly and the tater tots are crisp.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

  • This can be made with any ground meat of your choice. Since we’re using cream of mushroom soup, you can even use a vegetarian ground beef alternative. 
  • We used half cream of mushroom and half garlic cream of mushroom since our commissary ran out of cream of mushroom and it was delicious! 
  • Any cheese that melts well would work with this recipe. 
  • To make this recipe quicker, you can skip the chopped onion and simply use the frozen vegetables.