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Tater Tot Casserole with Green Beans

This hearty comfort food classic includes ground beef, green beans, and corn in a creamy sauce, topped with melted cheddar cheese and crispy tater tots. It's an easy, family-friendly dinner that comes together with just 10 minutes of prep.
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Keyword Cowboy Casserole, ground beef casserole, Tater Tot Casserole, tater tot casserole with green beans
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 8 people
Calories 390.3kcal
Author Blair Lonergan

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. lean ground beef
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1 (10.5 oz) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 (10.5 oz) can condensed cream of celery soup
  • ¾ cup milk
  • 1 (11 oz) can Mexicorn, drained (or sub with regular canned corn)
  • 1 (8 oz) can cut green beans, drained
  • 1 cup grated cheddar cheese (or sub with another type of cheese, such as Pepper Jack, Monterey Jack, Colby, or mozzarella)
  • 4 cups (about 16 ounces) frozen Tater Tots
  • Optional topping: 1 (3 ounce) can French-fried onions; chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Spray a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray and set aside. Cook beef and onion in a large skillet over medium-high heat, until meat is no longer pink (about 5-7 minutes). Drain.
    Ground beef and onion in a cast iron skillet.
  • In a separate large bowl, whisk together the condensed soups and milk. Add the cooked beef mixture, corn, and green beans; stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste (I use ½ teaspoon of salt and about ¼ teaspoon of pepper).
    Stirring together the filling for tater tot casserole with green beans in a white bowl.
  • Transfer to the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the cheddar cheese over top. Finish with a layer of Tater Tots.
    Process shot showing a tater tot casserole before baking.
  • Bake the casserole uncovered for 35-40 minutes (or until the inside is hot and bubbly and the Tater Tots are crispy and golden brown). If using French-fried onions, add them to the top of the casserole during the final 15 minutes (this will allow them to get browned and crispy without burning).
    Horizontal overhead shot of a baked pan of tater tot casserole with green beans.
  • Let the casserole rest for about 5-10 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley or other herbs, if desired.
    Horizontal side shot of tater tot casserole with green beans on a rustic white farmhouse table.

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Notes

  • Drain veggies well. Excess liquid from canned corn and green beans can make the casserole watery. Drain thoroughly before adding.
  • Don't thaw the tater tots. Add them frozen for the crispiest results.
  • Let it rest. Allowing the casserole to sit for 5-10 minutes after baking helps it hold together when serving.
  • Swap the meat. Ground turkey or ground chicken work well in place of beef.
  • Change up the soup. Use any combination of cream of mushroom, cream of chicken, or cream of celery.
  • Add more flavor. Stir in 1-2 teaspoons of Worcestershire sauce for a deeper, savory taste.
  • Use fresh green beans. Parboil or steam them first until just tender before adding to the casserole.
  • For more veggies. Use larger cans of corn and green beans, or add frozen mixed vegetables.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/8 of the casserole | Calories: 390.3kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 18.1g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 8.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5.5g | Cholesterol: 57.5mg | Sodium: 928.6mg | Potassium: 662.3mg | Fiber: 2.6g | Sugar: 4.9g