Description
A hearty and comforting casserole made with lean ground beef, creamy ingredients, and topped with crispy tater tots—perfect for family dinners!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs lean ground beef
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 packet (1 oz) Italian dressing mix
- 7 cups frozen tater tots
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Brown the beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain any excess fat.
- Mix the creamy sauce: In a separate bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, cream of mushroom soup, beef broth, melted butter, and Italian dressing mix. Stir until smooth and well combined.
- Combine and layer: Mix the beef with the creamy sauce and pour it into the prepared baking dish. Spread evenly.
- Top with tater tots: Arrange the frozen tater tots in a single layer over the beef mixture.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden brown and crispy.
- Serve: Allow to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- This casserole freezes well; wrap tightly and store for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of the casserole
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg