Minnesota-Style Tater Tot Hotdish

Minnesota-Style Tater Tot Hotdish

A creamy, savory casserole layering ground beef and vegetables under a crispy tot topping.

Total 1 hr 5 min Makes 8 servings Calories 540/serving

Dietary

Nut free

Allergens

Dairy, Red meat

This Midwestern classic combines browned ground beef, a creamy mushroom sauce, and sweet corn, all topped with a thick layer of golden, crispy tater tots. It bakes into a bubbling, comforting one-dish dinner that's a staple at Minnesota potlucks and family tables. Simple pantry ingredients make it an easy weeknight meal that still feels like home cooking.

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cans condensed cream of mushroom soup (10.5 oz each)
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 2 cups frozen corn kernels
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 bag frozen tater tots (32 oz)
  • 0 cooking spray

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F and lightly coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.

  2. In a 9-inch skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef with the diced onion, breaking up the meat, until browned and the onion is softened, about 8 minutes.

  3. Add the garlic, salt, and pepper to the skillet and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

  4. Drain excess grease from the skillet, then stir in the cream of mushroom soup, milk, and corn until well combined.

  5. Spread the beef mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish, then sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top.

  6. Arrange the frozen tater tots in a single, even layer over the cheese, covering the entire surface.

  7. Bake uncovered until the tots are golden brown and crispy and the filling is bubbling, 40 to 45 minutes.

  8. Remove from the oven and let rest 10 minutes before serving.

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    Minnesota-Style Tater Tot Hotdish

    This Midwestern classic combines browned ground beef, a creamy mushroom sauce, and sweet corn, all topped with a thick layer of golden, crispy tater tots. It bakes into a bubbling, comforting one-dish dinner that's a staple at Minnesota potlucks and family tables. Simple pantry ingredients make it an easy weeknight meal that still feels like home cooking.

    1 hr 5 min 8 servings 540 cal

    Ingredients

    • 2 pounds ground beef
    • 1 yellow onion, diced
    • 2 cloves garlic, minced
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
    • 2 cans condensed cream of mushroom soup (10.5 oz each)
    • 1/2 cup whole milk
    • 2 cups frozen corn kernels
    • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
    • 1 bag frozen tater tots (32 oz)
    • 0 cooking spray

    Method

    1. 1

      Preheat the oven to 400°F and lightly coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.

    2. 2

      In a 9-inch skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef with the diced onion, breaking up the meat, until browned and the onion is softened, about 8 minutes.

    3. 3

      Add the garlic, salt, and pepper to the skillet and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

    4. 4

      Drain excess grease from the skillet, then stir in the cream of mushroom soup, milk, and corn until well combined.

    5. 5

      Spread the beef mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish, then sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top.

    6. 6

      Arrange the frozen tater tots in a single, even layer over the cheese, covering the entire surface.

    7. 7

      Bake uncovered until the tots are golden brown and crispy and the filling is bubbling, 40 to 45 minutes.

    8. 8

      Remove from the oven and let rest 10 minutes before serving.