Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole

This Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole puts a creative twist on the classic cheeseburger and combines a juicy meat mixture, gooey cheese, crispy tots, and a ketchup-inspired sauce. It's a family favorite perfect for busy weeknights or when you're craving some homemade comfort food.

Course Lunch, Main Course

Cuisine American

Diet Gluten Free, Low Fat, Low Salt

Prep Time 27

Cook Time 33

Total Time 1

Servings servings

Calories 395kcal

Author Alana Lieberman

Cost $15

Equipment

Ingredients

1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
⅓ cup ketchup
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
½ tablespoon light brown sugar
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon yellow mustard
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound ground turkey, beef, or chicken (I used ground turkey)
1 cup diced yellow onion (about ½ an onion)
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or enough to cover the top of the casserole)
½ package (16 ounces) frozen tater tots (or enough to cover the top of the casserole)
For serving: your favorite burger toppings! Tomatoes, shredded lettuce, pickles, and diced onions are all great options

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Grease an oven-safe baking dish with nonstick spray. (I used a 12-inch x 8-inch oval baking dish, 2 ½-inches deep)
In a medium bowl, add tomato sauce, ketchup, worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, yellow mustard, salt, and pepper. Whisk to combine.
In a medium skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add ground turkey (or preferred ground meat) and diced onion. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, until meat is cooked through and the onion starts to turn translucent.
Pour in the tomato sauce mixture. Cook for another 3 to 5 minutes, stirring to coat the turkey and onion.
Scoop ground turkey mixture into the prepared baking dish. Top with cheddar cheese from edge to edge. Then, arrange frozen tater tots in an even layer on top.
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until tater tots are golden brown. Serve with your favorite burger toppings!

Notes

If using ground beef instead of ground turkey, drain the excess grease before adding the tomato sauce to the skillet.
For extra crispy tater tots, you can broil the casserole for the last few minutes of cooking. However, make sure your baking dish is broil-safe!

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