Cheesy Ground Beef Tater Tot (Print Version)
Golden tater tots cover seasoned beef and cheese, baked into a comforting, crowd-pleasing dinner.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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1 pound ground beef
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1 small onion, diced
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of mushroom soup
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1/2 cup sour cream
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1/2 cup milk
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1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/2 teaspoon paprika
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2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
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1 bag (32 ounces) frozen tater tots
→ Garnish
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2 tablespoons chopped parsley (optional)
# Instructions:
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Set oven to 375°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
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In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until thoroughly browned. Drain excess fat.
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Add diced onion and minced garlic to the beef. Cook until onion softens. Stir in cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, milk, Worcestershire sauce, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Mix until smooth and well combined.
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Evenly spread the beef mixture into the prepared baking dish and sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the top.
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Arrange frozen tater tots in a single uniform layer over the beef and cheese mixture.
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Transfer baking dish to oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until tater tots are crisp and golden.
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Remove from oven. Sprinkle remaining 1 cup of cheddar cheese evenly over the crispy tater tots. Return dish to oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes, until cheese is completely melted.
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Sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving, if desired. Serve hot.
# Notes:
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Use sharp cheddar cheese for a more pronounced flavor. Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving to make portioning easier.