Easy Tater Tot Casserole
A quick and hearty casserole combining seasoned ground meat, colorful peppers, creamy mushroom sauce, and crispy tater tots topped with cheese. Perfect for a comforting family dinner.
Ingredients
Meat and Vegetables
- 1 pound Ground Meat (beef, turkey, or chicken)
- 1 green pepper Green Pepper
- 1 yellow pepper Yellow Pepper
- 1 orange pepper Orange Pepper
- 0.5 red onion Red Onion
- 2 teaspoons Minced Garlic
- 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
- 1 can Cream of Mushroom (or Chicken) Soup (98% Fat Free or substitute with gravy)
- 1 pound Tater Tots
- 0.75 cup Cheese (shredded) (Your choice of cheese)
Instructions
- Chop up your vegetables.
- Heat oil in a stovetop pan over medium heat.
- Add chopped vegetables and cook for a few minutes, stirring frequently.
- Add ground meat and break it apart as it browns.
- Stir in minced garlic, black pepper, salt, and Italian seasoning while browning.
- Mix until meat is fully browned.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in the cream of mushroom or chicken soup.
- Cook for a few minutes, then transfer mixture to a 2-quart baking dish.
- Top with frozen tater tots and shredded cheese.
- Bake at 350°F (176°C) for 35-40 minutes until tater tots are golden brown.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a dash of hot sauce or herbs before baking.