🧀🍔 Cheesy Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole
A comforting, crowd-pleasing dinner packed with classic cheeseburger flavor
If you love cheeseburgers and crispy tater tots, this Cheesy Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole is about to become a regular on your dinner table. It combines juicy seasoned ground beef, sautéed onions and garlic, creamy sauce, melty cheese, and a golden layer of crunchy tater tots baked to perfection.
This casserole is hearty, budget-friendly, kid-approved, and incredibly easy to make—perfect for busy weeknights, potlucks, or cozy weekend meals.
⭐ Why You’ll Love This Recipe
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All the flavors of a cheeseburger in casserole form
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Crispy tater tots with a gooey, cheesy center
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Easy to prep and bake in one dish
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Great for feeding a crowd or meal prep
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Customizable with your favorite burger toppings
🛒 Ingredients
Main Ingredients
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1 lb ground beef
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1 small onion, diced
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
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1 teaspoon paprika
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon onion powder
Creamy Sauce
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1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom or cream of cheddar soup
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½ cup milk
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½ cup sour cream (optional, for extra creaminess)
Cheese & Toppings
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2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (or a cheddar-jack blend)
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1 package (28–32 oz) frozen tater tots
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Optional toppings: diced pickles, cooked bacon bits, sliced green onions
🔥 How to Make Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole
Step 1: Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Step 2: Cook the Beef
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned.
Add diced onion and garlic and cook for 2–3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
Season with salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. Drain excess grease if needed.
Step 3: Make the Creamy Base
Lower the heat and stir in the cream soup, milk, and sour cream (if using).
Mix until smooth and well combined.
Step 4: Assemble the Casserole
Spread the beef mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
Sprinkle 1½ cups of shredded cheese over the beef.
Arrange frozen tater tots in a single layer on top.