Beef Bacon Tater Tot Casserole
Creamy ground beef topped with golden tater tots, melted cheddar, and crumbled bacon.
Equipment
- 9 inch square baking dish
- Large skillet
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef 85 percent lean
- 1 medium yellow onion diced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cup frozen tater tots about 14 ounces
- 1 cup condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
Cooking
- Brown. Cook the onion and beef in the oil until the beef reaches 160 F, then drain the fat.
- Mix. Stir in the soup and pepper and spread the filling in a greased 9 inch square dish.
- Top. Add rows of frozen tots and sprinkle with cheddar.
- Bake. Bake at 375 F for 30 minutes until golden, then top with bacon and rest 5 minutes.
Notes
Substitutions: use ground turkey cooked to 165 F, or cream of chicken soup.
Tips: drain the beef well and add the bacon after baking.
Storage: refrigerate for three to four days or freeze for three months.
Nutrition: values are estimates per serving.