You can also freeze the casserole before baking. Cover and refrigerate overnight and bake as directed (though you’ll likely need to add a few minutes to the bake time). Bake the first layer of tater tots, cook the beef, and assemble as normal. Hamburger tater tot casserole can easily be prepared in advance. I recommend covering the pan with foil when you bake it to avoid burning the cheese or it drying out. Reheat individual servings in the microwave or the entire pan in the oven at 350F. If you have a large amount of leftovers, you can also cover the casserole dish tightly and refrigerate the whole thing. Leftover tater tot casserole can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 to 4 days. You can also serve it with a side salad for a more complete meal. While this casserole is a great meal all on its own, nobody would blame you for adding some fun toppings like crumbled cooked bacon, diced tomatoes, or candied jalapenos – just as you would to a regular burger. Only feeding a couple of people? Prepare two smaller pans of this casserole and freeze one for later. Mashing them down helps to form a nice crispy bottom crust that allows the dish to be served easier, plus it ensures that they cook fully. Baking the bottom tater tots may seem like an unnecessary step but I highly recommend it. Or you can skip adding the frozen vegetables altogether and just mix the soup with the burger into one layer. You can also make this tater tot casserole with frozen green beans instead of peas and carrots (or a medley with all three). Not a fan of cream of mushroom soup? You can use cheddar cheese soup or celery soup instead. Here are a few tips and variations for this easy tater tot casserole. Top with the remaining cheese and bake for an additional 5 to 10 minutes. Bake the tater tot casserole at 350F for 30 minutes. Top with the remaining frozen tater tots. Spread the beef mixture over the mashed tater tots, followed by the soup mixture. Drain off the grease, then add in the rest of the Worcestershire sauce and the seasonings. Brown the ground beef and onion in a skillet until no pink remains. Whisk together the mushroom soup (undiluted), peas, carrots, milk, 1/2 cup of cheese, and half of the Worcestershire sauce. Use a drinking glass to smash them down a bit. Arrange half of the tater tots in a greased baking dish. (Scroll down to the printable recipe card for details and measurements, and don’t miss the video below.) This easy casserole recipe comes together with just a few easy steps. How to Make Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole Dash Seasoning, pepper, and salt season this easy casserole recipe. Worcestershire sauce – Helps to season the ground beef and add a deep savory flavor.Cheddar cheese – Freshly shredded for optimal flavor.Milk – Loosens up the soup mixture a bit.Cream of mushroom soup – We won’t be adding water to the condensed soup, you’ll want it straight from the can.Peas & carrots – Thaw the frozen bag first and remove excess moisture.Ground beef – I use lean ground beef to cut back on fat.Brand doesn’t matter so use your favorite. Tater tots – Our star! Like little bite-sized hash browns, we love them.(Scroll below to the printable recipe card for details and measurements.) You’ll need just a few main ingredients plus seasonings for this recipe. It makes a great make-ahead or freezer meal too. Everything is right in one dish, ready to be served. One thing I love about this easy casserole recipe is that there’s no need to prepare a bunch of sides to go with it. All the flavors of a cheeseburger are topped with frozen veggies and cream of mushroom soup, layered between frozen tater tots – like the best combination of a hamburger and pot pie. It’s easy to make and super cozy – pure comfort. This Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole is a family favorite. If you love tater tots like we do, don’t miss our Breakfast Tater Tot Casserole and Tater Tot Nachos! Easy Hamburger Tater Tot Casserole Cheeseburger meets pot pie in this easy Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole dish, for a super delicious and comforting weeknight dinner.
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