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    Home » Casserole » Hamburger Tater Tot Casserole

    Hamburger Tater Tot Casserole

    Published: Aug 6, 2019 · Modified: Jul 15, 2022 by Vicky

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    Lately, we have been having more and more busy afternoons and evenings. My husband got a promotion at work, which is fabulous news, but it has resulted in a heavier workload and longer hours for him. Couple that with my kids being a children's theater musical production, taking piano lessons and practicing for a school variety show, and you can see how our family time has lessened. We have had to eat on-the-go more or eat separately. This has been hard for me, as one of the things I have always tried to do as a parent is to connect over meals. Recently on a weekend, I decided it was time to sit down all together and catch up and connect with a home-cooked meal. I made a hamburger tater tot casserole since I knew it was something easy and delicious that the whole family would love. It is also one of the best ground beef recipes I know! Be sure to also check out our Baked Bacon Cheeseburger Sliders.

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    • Why this ground beef tater tot casserole is a crowd pleaser
    • Ingredients
    • How to make hamburger and tater tot casserole
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    • Frequently asked questions
    • Eat At Home Meal Plans
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    Why this ground beef tater tot casserole is a crowd pleaser

    This ground beef tater tot casserole is an easy dinner recipe that takes less than hour from start to finish, so it is perfect for those busy nights when you want to get a warm meal on the table for your family.

    This easy tater tot casserole recipe combines lots of popular flavors and simple ingredients making it a dish the entire family will enjoy.

    Ingredients

    • ground beef
    • onion 
    • cream of chicken soup
    • BBQ sauce
    • Worcestershire sauce
    • cheddar cheese
    • crumbled bacon pieces
    • Frozen tater tot potatoes

    How to make hamburger and tater tot casserole

    To start with, you'll be browning some ground beef on medium heat and adding onions and cooking until the onions are translucent.

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    Then add cream of chicken soup, Worcestershire sauce, BBQ sauce and combine. Place the mixture in a 9 x 13 baking dish and layer with shredded cheddar and yummy crumbled bacon. My husband has a shirt that says "That's too much bacon...said no one ever" so you know we love our bacon.

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    Top with frozen tater tots and bake for 30 minutes.

     Ground Beef Tater Tot Casserole

    The result is a cheesy tater tot casserole that is classic comfort food at its best. It is a wonderful meal to make when you want to sit down and connect with the people who are most important to you. I have some go to recipes with ground beef and this is one that the family asks for again and again because it tastes so good. If you are looking for more yummy ways to use tater tots check out our Tater Tot Casserole which is perfect for breakfast.

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    Hamburger Tater Tot Casserole

    This Hamburger Tater Tot Casserole is comfort food at its best. Less than an hour from start to finish. My family loves this casserole recipe!
    4.75 from 20 votes
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    Course: Dinner
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: best ground beef recipes, ground beef tater tot casserole, hamburger tater tot casserole
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 45 minutes
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 467kcal
    Author: Vicky

    Ingredients

    • 1 pound ground beef
    • 1 small onion chopped
    • 1 can of cream of chicken soup
    • 1 tablespoon BBQ sauce
    • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
    • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
    • ½ cup crumbled bacon pieces
    • 21 oz Frozen tater tot potatoes

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
    • In a large skillet, cook crumbled ground beef and onion until browned.
    • Discard excess fat.
    • Add cream of chicken soup, Worcestershire sauce and BBQ sauce into pan. Stir until well combined under low heat.
    • Pour mixture into a 9x13 casserole dish and top with shredded cheddar and yummy crumbled bacon.
    • Top with the tater tot potatoes.
    • Bake at 425 degrees for 30 minutes, checking on the potatoes near the end of cooking time to make sure they don't burn.

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 467kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 667mg | Potassium: 541mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 190IU | Vitamin C: 9.2mg | Calcium: 170mg | Iron: 2.3mg

    This nutritional information is approximate and was calculated using online calculators. Your nutritional information may vary depending on numerous factors.

    AD This Hamburger Tater Tot Casserole is comfort food at its best. Less than an hour from start to finish. My family loves this ground beef casserole recipe!

    Frequently asked questions

    How do I store this easy casserole recipe?

    You can store this casserole in the container you baked it in. Just be sure to cover it. It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

    What else can I add to this tater tot hotdish?

    You can add frozen vegetables to the ground beef mixture. Peppers, carrots and peas would work well.

    I don't eat beef can I use ground turkey instead?

    Yes! Ground turkey or ground chicken will work well in this recipe.

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    Then when it is time for dinner, make that night’s recipe (choices include make-ahead, freezer meals, slow-cooker recipes, and other time-saving strategies).

    That's it! Dinner is on the table and you can enjoy a home cooked meal with the family – without the stress!

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    Comments

    1. Sapana V

      February 27, 2017 at 10:29 am

      These Tater Tot Casseroles are looking delicious. But unfortunately, I don't eat beef.

    2. Vicky

      February 27, 2017 at 10:42 am

      Thanks for stopping by! I think this would be great with ground turkey as well, if you can have that.

    3. Dawn - Girl Heart Food

      April 09, 2018 at 11:29 am

      5 stars
      If this doesn't have comfort food written all over it, I don't know what does! It's been FOREVER since I've had tater tots and I love this fun way to use them! DELISH!

    4. Sharon

      April 09, 2018 at 11:35 am

      5 stars
      What a quick and delicious casserole for busy nights. Takes me back to being a kid and loving tater tots more than anything. Can't wait to try this one.

    5. Britt | Sweet Tea and Thyme

      April 09, 2018 at 11:57 am

      5 stars
      Honey, this looks so tasty! Quite the comfort food, and perfect for a busy evening. Love it.

    6. Jill

      April 09, 2018 at 12:20 pm

      5 stars
      My kids especially would love this for dinner. You can't go wrong with meat and potatoes in tater tot form, especially when you don't have to have worry about heartburn spoil your dinner 🙂

    7. Pam Greer

      April 09, 2018 at 1:46 pm

      5 stars
      That does look like the perfect meal to pull the whole family together with! Those tater tots!!

    8. Vicky

      April 20, 2018 at 10:53 am

      A kid favorite for sure.

    9. Vicky

      April 20, 2018 at 10:53 am

      Kids love it!

    10. Vicky

      April 20, 2018 at 10:53 am

      Thank you Britt!

    11. Vicky

      April 20, 2018 at 10:53 am

      Hope you enjoy it.

    12. Vicky

      April 20, 2018 at 10:55 am

      Total comfort food Dawn!

    13. Dan Abramson

      June 08, 2018 at 3:23 pm

      It doesnt say when to put cheese and bacon pieces in ?

    14. Melissa

      August 06, 2019 at 1:12 pm

      Tater tots are like bacon - they make everything more delicious and since you combined them in one dish, my world just exploded!

    15. Denise

      August 06, 2019 at 1:41 pm

      5 stars
      Oh this casserole looks amazing! My family would devour this for sure. I will try it soon.

    16. Heidy L. McCallum

      August 06, 2019 at 2:04 pm

      5 stars
      What an interesting and comforting Casserole you have going on! The flavors alone are going to take this over the top and all the creamy cream of chicken over beef? How can you go wrong everyone loves Tater Tots!? A lot of kids would probably gobble this up in a split second! Bookmarking.

    17. Andrea Metlika

      August 06, 2019 at 2:16 pm

      5 stars
      It looks delicious. I'm especially intrigued by the cream of chicken soup and BBQ sauce.

    18. Carissa Shaw

      August 06, 2019 at 3:54 pm

      5 stars
      Perfect family dinner! I know my daughter especially will love it.

    19. Janet hartj4490@gmail.com

      October 26, 2019 at 11:51 am

      This looks so good!! I can't wait to try it because everyone will love it. Hard to please grandkids included!!

    20. Jane

      February 27, 2020 at 6:09 pm

      5 stars
      I made this with a few modifications. I doubled the bar b que sauce and then spread a small can of Bushes baked beans over the meat before placing the potatoes. It was great.

    21. Scarlet

      May 20, 2020 at 5:17 am

      This hamburger tater tot casserole sounds like the perfect comfort food. Thanks for the recipe!

    22. Jasmine

      November 16, 2020 at 2:43 pm

      Has anyone tried using cream of mushrooms soup ? If so howd it turn out ? Don't drive yet and all I have in cabinet cream of soup wise lol

    23. Jasmine

      November 16, 2020 at 2:43 pm

      Has anyone tried using cream of mushrooms soup ? If so howd it turn out ? Don't drive yet and all I have in cabinet cream of soup wise lol

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