Crock Pot Tater Tot Casserole is a hearty slow cooker dish loaded with ground beef, tater tots, corn, diced tomatoes, cream of mushroom soup and shredded cheddar cheese.
Crock Pot Tater Tot Casserole is an easy ground beef dinner recipe the whole family will live.
This slow cooker hamburger and tater tot casserole is packed with flavour.
This tater tot casserole recipe takes about thirty minutes of prep time and then about four hours of slow cooking time on HIGH.
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To make this slow cooker casserole, I started by spraying the inside of my Crock Pot well with cooking spray.
I placed some frozen tater tots in a single layer in the bottom of the pot.
I dumped two pounds of lean ground beef into a large skillet over medium-high heat.
I added some diced onions to the skillet with the ground beef.
Crumble the ground beef well as it cooks.
Once the ground beef is fully browned drain the grease from the skillet.
Dump the ground beef and onions over the tater tots in the Crock Pot and spread them out as evenly as possible.
Spoon some diced tomatoes in an even layer over the ground beef.
Sprinkle some frozen corn evenly over the diced tomatoes.
Pour a can of cream of mushroom soup into a mixing bowl.
I added some Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper and garlic powder to the bowl.
I stirred all of the ingredients together well.
I poured the soup mixture over the ingredients in the Crock Pot and spread it out as evenly as possible.
I sprinkled shredded cheddar cheese on top.
Then I placed some frozen tater tots on top of the cheese.
I placed the lid on the slow cooker and turned it on to HIGH.
I cooked the casserole until the tater tots were browning on top which took about four hours.
I removed the lid from the slow cooker and turned it off.
I sprinkled some chopped parsley on top.
Then the slow cooker tater tot casserole was ready to serve.
I scooped the hearty hamburger casserole on to plates.
This cheesy tater tot casserole is the ultimate comfort food.
Experience the warmth and simplicity of this slow cooker ground beef casserole.
It’s a family-friendly favorite that’s sure to become a cherished meal in your home.
This hearty and easy-to-make dish is perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends when you want a satisfying meal with minimal effort.
If you are looking for an easy slow cooker ground beef recipe, then you need to try this Crock Pot Tater Tot Casserole!
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Ingredients You’ll Need to Make This Crock Pot Tater Tot Casserole:
- 28 oz tater tots, frozen
- 2 lbs lean ground beef
- 1 cup diced yellow onions
- 14 oz canned diced tomatoes
- 1 cup corn, frozen
- 10.5 oz condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- chopped fresh parsley (optional)
How to Make Crock Pot Tater Tot Casserole:
- Spray inside of Crock Pot well with cooking spray.
- Place half of the tater tots in a single layer in the bottom of the pot.
- Dump the ground beef into a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the diced onions to the skillet with the ground beef. Stir well and crumble the ground beef.
- Once the ground beef is fully cooked, drain the grease and dump the ground beef and onions into the Crock Pot. Spread the ground beef out evenly.
- Spoon the diced tomatoes evenly over the ground beef.
- Spoon the corn evenly over the diced tomatoes.
- Pour the cream of mushroom soup, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt and pepper into a mixing bowl and stir well.
- Pour the soup mixture over the ingredients in the Crock Pot and spread it out evenly.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheese over top.
- Place the remaining tater tots on top of the cheese.
- Place the lid on the pot and set it to HIGH.
- Cook the casserole until the tater tots are browning on top. 4 – 4.5 hours.
- Sprinkle chopped parsley on top if desired.
- Serve and enjoy!
FAQS:
How should I store this tater tot casserole?
Store Crock Pot hamburger tater tot casserole in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
What substitutions could I make?
- Cream of mushroom soup: You could use an extra can of cream of mushroom soup if you would prefer a creamier casserole. You could also use different flavours of cream soups in place of the cream of mushroom.
- Cheddar Cheese: You could use mozzarella, Monterey Jack or your favourite melty cheese in place of the cheddar.
- Diced tomatoes and corn: You can use other vegetables like green beans, peas and carrots in addition to or in place of the tomatoes and corn if you like.
What should I serve with this easy Crock Pot tater tot casserole?
Crock pot tater tot casserole is a hearty and filling dish on its own, but you can certainly enhance your meal by serving it with some complementary sides. Here are some suggestions:
- Green Salad: A fresh green salad with a light vinaigrette or ranch dressing can provide a nice contrast to the richness of the casserole.
- Steamed Vegetables: Serve some steamed broccoli, green beans, or carrots for a healthy, nutritious side.
- Coleslaw: Creamy coleslaw complements the flavors of tater tot casserole and adds a nice crunch.
- Garlic Bread: A side of garlic bread or breadsticks is always a crowd-pleaser and great for soaking up any leftover sauce.
- Cornbread: Cornbread pairs well with the flavors of tater tot casserole and is an excellent choice if you want a more substantial side.
- Soup: A warm bowl of soup, like tomato soup or a vegetable soup, can be a comforting side dish on a cold day.
- Sour Cream or Greek Yogurt: Offer a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt as a topping. It can provide a cool and creamy contrast to the casserole.
Ultimately, your choice of side dish should depend on your personal preferences and the occasion. Feel free to mix and match these suggestions to create a well-rounded meal that suits your taste.
Crock Pot Tater Tot Casserole
Crock Pot Tater Tot Casserole is a hearty slow cooker dish loaded with ground beef, tater tots, corn, diced tomatoes, cream of mushroom soup and shredded cheddar cheese.
Ingredients
- 28 oz tater tots, frozen
- 2 lbs lean ground beef
- 1 cup diced yellow onions
- 14 oz canned diced tomatoes
- 1 cup corn, frozen
- 10.5 oz condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Spray inside of Crock Pot well with cooking spray.
- Place half of the tater tots in a single layer in the bottom of the pot.
- Dump the ground beef into a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the diced onions to the skillet with the ground beef. Stir well and crumble the ground beef.
- Once the ground beef is fully cooked, drain the grease and dump the ground beef and onions into the Crock Pot. Spread the ground beef out evenly.
- Spoon the diced tomatoes evenly over the ground beef.
- Spoon the corn evenly over the diced tomatoes.
- Pour the cream of mushroom soup, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt and pepper into a mixing bowl and stir well.
- Pour the soup mixture over the ingredients in the Crock Pot and spread it out evenly.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheese over top.
- Place the remaining tater tots on top of the cheese.
- Place the lid on the pot and set it to HIGH.
- Cook the casserole until the tater tots are browning on top. 4 - 4.5 hours.
- Sprinkle chopped parsley on top if desired.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
this recipe was tested in an 8 quart Crock Pot
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 859Total Fat: 46gSaturated Fat: 17gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 23gCholesterol: 176mgSodium: 1785mgCarbohydrates: 55gFiber: 6gSugar: 7gProtein: 58g
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