Description
This crockpot tater tot casserole is a tried-and-true classic for a reason. With just a handful of simple ingredients, it layers seasoned beef, melty cheese, and crispy tater tots into an easy, hands-off dinner that’s perfect for busy nights, potlucks, or feeding a hungry family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 32 ounces frozen tater tots
- 1 pound ground beef (browned and drained)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
- 10.5 ounces cheese sauce
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- ½ tablespoon minced onion
- Freshly chopped cilantro (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Lightly spray the inside of the crockpot with nonstick cooking spray.
- Add about half of the tater tots to the bottom of the crockpot and spread them into an even layer.
- In a medium bowl, combine the ground beef, cheese sauce, taco seasoning, garlic, and half of the shredded cheddar cheese. Mix until well combined.
- Spoon the beef mixture over the tater tots in the crockpot and spread it evenly.
- Top with the remaining tater tots, arranging them into a single layer.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
- Cover and cook on HIGH for 2½ hours. Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 150 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Crockpot Tater Tot Casserole