Tater Tot Casserole with Green Beans
Warm up with a cheesy tater tot casserole with green beans featuring savory beef, creamy soup, and golden tots—easy to make and always a hit!
Servings: 6
Calories: 490kcal
Equipment
- cast iron skillet or other oven-safe skillet, non-stick skillet
- 2-quart casserole dish
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef 85/15 is recommended
- 2 cups green beans fresh or frozen, cut in 1" pieces. *See Notes
- 1 cup diced onion (1 small onion)
- 2 cloves garlic minced or pressed
- 10 ounces condensed cream of mushroom soup *See Notes
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese freshly shredded is recommended
- 2 cups frozen tater tots 16 ounces, or half of a 32-ounce bag
- ½ teaspoon salt or more/less, to taste
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper or more/less, to taste
Optional Garnishes
- sour cream
- chopped green onion
- chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425ºF.
- Brown ground beef in a 10-12" skillet over medium heat. Add green beans, chopped onion, and garlic to skillet and saute until onions turn translucent. Drain fat from pan.
- Add condensed soup to ground beef and vegetable mixture, and stir to combine. If your skillet is oven-safe, continue on to the next step. Otherwise, add the mixture to a 2-quart casserole dish.
- Sprinkle the grated cheese evenly over the green bean casserole, then add an even layer of tater tots over the top.
- Bake, uncovered, for 20 minutes, until the tater tots are crispy and golden brown, and the edges of the casserole are bubbly. Let cool 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with sour cream, sliced green onion, or parsley, if desired.
Notes
Ingredient Notes
- Green Beans - Substitute with one 14-ounce can green beans, drained.
- Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup - Substitute with a different condensed cream soup like chicken, celery, or potato.
- How far ahead can I make green bean casserole with tater tots?
- Once baked, the casserole will keep in the fridge for up to 3 days. Let it cool completely before covering the dish with a lid or foil.
- Can I double or halve this hamburger hotdish recipe?
- Yes! As written, this recipe will serve 6 people. For fewer servings, simply halve the ingredients and bake in an 8x8-inch casserole dish. If you double the recipe, use two 9x13-inch baking pans.
- Classic Pantry Casserole: Swap the fresh or frozen green beans for a mix of canned vegetables like peas, carrots, and corn. This pantry-friendly version is perfect for those days when you're pulling dinner together with what you have on hand.
- Creamier Hot Dish Version: Add an extra can of cream of mushroom soup for a richer, more comforting hot dish. A splash of Worcestershire sauce in the ground beef mixture gives it a savory boost that deepens the flavor.
- Ground Turkey Twist: Lighten things up a bit by replacing the ground beef with ground turkey. It’s just as satisfying and works beautifully with the other flavors, especially when paired with sharp cheddar or even a touch of butter for richness.
- Loaded Veggie Bake: Double up on the vegetables for a hearty meatless option or to stretch the casserole further. Add sautéed mushrooms, bell peppers, or zucchini for extra color and nutrition—great for cleaning out the fridge!
- Follow steps 1-3 of recipe card instructions, then cover and refrigerate casserole for up to 3 days.
- When ready to serve, bake at 375º F for 35-40 minutes, until the tater tots are golden brown and the edges of the casserole are bubbly.
- Let cool 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with sour cream, sliced green onion, or parsley, if desired.
- The potato and green bean hotdish don't take too long to bake for dinner tonight. Or, you can make it ahead for easier meal prep on a busy night. If you need to serve a larger crowd, you can even prep two pans at the same time.
- That way you can enjoy one casserole hot for dinner that night, and freeze the second to have ready for meal trains, holidays, family gatherings, potlucks, or any time you need a dish to share.
- Simply put together the tater tot hamburger hotdish per the recipe but do not bake. Cover with a layer of aluminum foil (double wrap with foil if freezing). Then either keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days before baking and serving or freeze for up to 3 months.
- There's no need to defrost the dish before baking! Preheat the oven to 375° F. and place the uncovered foil pan in the oven.
- If cooking from frozen, add 15 minutes to the regular cook time, for a total of 45 minutes. Check on it after 30 minutes; if the top is browning too quickly, lightly tent the baking dish with foil.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 490kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 93mg | Sodium: 611mg | Potassium: 501mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 507IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 306mg | Iron: 2mg