Classic Tater Tot Casserole
Classic Tater Tot Casserole delivers a cozy blend of seasoned ground beef and creamy mushroom sauce studded with sweet corn and green beans, all baked beneath a golden, crunchy tot topping. The contrast of crisp potatoes and velvety filling makes it a weeknight favorite and a crowd-pleaser for potlucks or game-day gatherings. Serve piping hot with a sprinkle of cheddar and scallions for extra richness and freshness.
- Prep—
- Cook1 hr 10 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Classic Tater Tot Casserole, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 8 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 28
- Heart Health
- 81
- Metabolic
- 48
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 33
- Performance
- 46
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- 2
Place a large deep cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and swirl to coat the skillet evenly. Add the onions in a single layer, then add the ground beef on top, breaking it into small pieces. Cook without stirring until the onions turn translucent, about 2 minutes. Stir the beef and onions together until combined, and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the beef is browned and cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes more.
- 3
Lower the heat to medium. Season the beef with garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Cook, stirring often, for 1 more minute.
- 4
Remove from the heat. Add the cream of mushroom soup, green beans, and corn, and stir until everything is well combined.
- 5
Toss the tater tots with the seasoned salt in a bowl to combine. Arrange the tater tots decoratively over the beef mixture in the skillet, leaving no large gaps between them.
- 6
Bake in the preheated oven until the tater tots are golden and crisp, about 1 hour.
- 7
Sprinkle with cheese and scallions; cool for 10 minutes before serving.
- Calories 606.37 kcal High 30%
- Protein 20.57 g Good Source 41%
- Carbohydrate 47.61 g 17%
- Total Fat 38.1 g High 49%
- Saturated Fat 10.55 g High 53%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 60.72 mg High 20%
- Sodium 1378.05 mg High 60%
- Dietary Fiber 7.25 g Good Source 26%
- Total Sugars 6.51 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 136.01 mg Moderate 10%
- Iron 2.6 mg Moderate 14%
- Potassium 884.78 mg Moderate 19%
- Vitamin A 19.4 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 6.77 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Classic Tater Tot Casserole is made with 12 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr 10 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Cream of Mushroom Soup, Garlic Powder, and Green Beans. Each serving provides about 606.37 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Classic Tater Tot Casserole made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Cream of Mushroom Soup, Garlic Powder, Green Beans, Green Onion. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Classic Tater Tot Casserole?
- About 1 hr 10 mins in total: 1 hr 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 606.37 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Classic Tater Tot Casserole easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Classic Tater Tot Casserole healthy?
- Classic Tater Tot Casserole has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 606.37 calories and 20.57 g of protein, or 41% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1378.05 mg (60% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 10.55 g (53% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Corn, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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