Today I’m sharing with you a fun and easy Cheeseburger Tator Tot Casserole Recipe.
This is easy hamburger casserole is a crowd please and the kids go crazy over it so it is a win-win in our family. It has become a regular in the dinner rotations.
This easy tator tot casserole recipe is also very versatile. You can add a can of cream of mushroom soup and make it more creamy. You can add taco seasoning and some salsa and make it a taco tator tot casserole. The possibilities are endless with this simple tatortot casserole recipe.
Easy tator tot casserole recipe
Let’s get cooking!
Now before you start! Make sure you have a nice 9×13 casserole dish. Amazon has some on sale right now! Or if you want to make clean up a breeze try using one of these foil pans. They are great because you just throw them away when you are done. We use them often so help out on those crazy busy nights.
How to make Easy Cheeseburger tator tot casserole recipe:
Brown the ground beef. Add in the chopped onions and cook until soft.
Stir in the steak seasoning, salt, pepper and Worcestershire sauce.
Place at the bottom of the greased 9×13 baking pan.
Spread out the Monterey jack cheese over the ground beef.
Place one layer of tator tots over the casserole.
Baked at 375 degrees for 25 minutes uncovered.
Sprinkle with the shredded cheddar cheese and put back in the oven until melted.
Serve immediately with your favorite burger toppings.
Add more onions, tomatoes, bacon, or pickles! The possibilities are endless!
Try this simple tatortot casserole recipe today!
It is that easy to make. Remember, you can jazz up this easy tator tot casserole recipe and make it your own recipe. I love it just the way it is , but there are several different ways you can change this simple casserole and make it a completely different dinner idea. Here are a few ideas:
Simply add bacon and make it a bacon cheeseburger tatortot casserole. YUM!
Or Add cream of mushroom soup and fresh sliced mushrooms to the meat mixture
If you try any variations, make sure you leave a comment and let us know what you liked and loved.
Freezer Friendly Cheeseburger tator tot casserole recipe!
In case you love freezer cooking this casserole is completely freezer friendly. You simply make the casserole as directed. Go ahead and add the cheddar cheese on top before cooking. Then cover with foil and freeze. When you are ready to cook, allow it to thaw completely. Then baked for 30 minutes until heated and the cheese is melted. It is that easy!
Print this easy cheeseburger tator tot casserole recipe below:
Try this easy Cheeseburger Tator Tot Casserole Recipe. An Easy Tator tot Casserole recipe that is loaded with cheese and packed with flavor.
Course:
casserole, Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Keyword:
Cheeseburger Tator Tot Casserole Recipe
Servings: 6
Calories: 687kcal
Author: Eating on a Dime
Ingredients
2lbsground beef
1/2onion(chopped)
1/8cupWorcestershire sauce
1tablespoonsteak Seasoning
1/2teaspoonsalt
1/2teaspoonpepper
(1) 32oz.bag of tator tots
8ozshredded Monterey jack cheese
8ozshredded Cheddar Cheese
Instructions
Brown the ground beef. Add in the chopped onions and cook until soft.
Stir in the steak seasoning, salt, pepper and Worcestershire sauce.
Place at the bottom of the greased 9x13 baking pan.
Spread out the Monterey jack cheese over the ground beef.
Place one layer of tator tots over the casserole.
Baked at 375 degrees for 25 minutes uncovered.
Sprinkle with the shredded cheddar cheese and put back in the oven until melted.
Serve immediately with your favorite burger toppings.
Add more onions, tomatoes, bacon, or pickles! The possibilities are endless!
Recipe Notes
In case you love freezer cooking this casserole is completely freezer friendly. Go ahead and add the cheddar cheese on top before cooking. Then cover with foil and freeze.
Nutrition Facts
Cheeseburger Tator Tot Casserole Recipe
Amount Per Serving (6 g)
Calories 687Calories from Fat 486
% Daily Value*
Fat 54g83%
Saturated Fat 26g163%
Cholesterol 180mg60%
Sodium 789mg34%
Potassium 535mg15%
Carbohydrates 3g1%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 44g88%
Vitamin A 685IU14%
Vitamin C 1.4mg2%
Calcium 597mg60%
Iron 4mg22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Do you think putting another layer of tots on the bottom would work too? Would it add to the cooking time? I have a teenage son and a husband… trying to expand meals is an art form in my house, lol. Tots are the cheap element so I just wondered if it was plausible. Thank you for your time, AND the recipe. 🙂
Michele Kellysays
Love this recipe and very easy. I used Worcester Pub Burger seasoning and added 1/3 cup of ketchup and 1 T of prepared mustard. Probably could reduce amount of Worcester sauce when using that particular seasoning. Very yummy!
Rejaisays
Absolutely delicious…..I mixed sour cream into the meat mixture and used ground turkey instead of ground beef. The entire pan was pretty much emptied….a great dish for kids. We served it with an amazing salad on the side.
Carriesays
That is a great idea! Thanks for the suggestions.
Carriesays
I don’t think you would need to expand the cooking time at all, but I think it would definitely work! Great idea to stretch the money. 🙂
Kayesays
Easy to make. Taste has yet to be determined. Looks and smells wonderful. Did not change recipe at all.
JanLsays
Made this tonight. I added mushrooms and rotel tomatoe to the meat. We really enjoyed this and it was so easy to make. Thanks! I served it with a green salad with tomatoes, and it was a perfect lazy Friday night meal.
Janesays
Whole family enjoyed it have handicapped brother that is picky and he asked for seconds great meal and cheap
Jane whitesays
Whole family enjoyed . Have a handicapped brother that is a picky eater and he enjoyed it so much he asked for seconds thanks jane
Carriesays
I’m so glad you loved it!
Tyra Wsays
Making it for our Super Bowl party right now!! We used Habanero Monterey Jack cheese for added heat. Can’t wait to try it
Kyliesays
I’m sorry this may be a stupid question but the tots should be frozen not defrosted correct?
Do you drain the beef at any time? if so, before or after adding the onions, or both times?
Carriesays
Wendy – If there is extra grease, I would drain it after the onions are added in. I like the onions to cook in the grease! If you use lean beef or ground turkey/chicken, you may not need to drain it. Thank you!
Wendy Dsays
My husband liked it, me, not as much. I felt the hamburger was dry. Was that because I drained it? Should I not drain it? Also the tots were undercooked. I don’t mind them soft, but they were not warm inside. Suggestions for a remake?
Carriesays
Wendy – Maybe try to add a can of mushroom soup to the meat mixture. That would make the casserole more creamy. Also, definitely cook it a bit longer so that the tots are cooked through. Thank you!
Wendy Dsays
Thank you so much for all your advice and posting this recipe in the first place, Carrie. We had leftovers today, and I thought it was perfect that way. No issues like I noticed before. Will make it again and experiment as you suggested. Will also try your three ingredient Sloppy Joes soon! Need all the help I can get!
Sarahsays
Definitely making this tonight! Adding tator tots to the bottom to make more filling I have 8 mouths to feed. Lol Please email me recipe. Thank you sounds delicious.
Sheila Hoffmansays
I live on my own and was wondering if the recipe can be made in half. Or can I divide the big pan into smaller containers and freeze and then take out and cook.
Carriesays
Sheila – You can divide it in half to make a smaller amount. You can freeze smaller amounts and defrost at a later time for individual meals.
I did something similar, but rather than adding the mushroom soup as an alternative, I made sausage gravy and used that as the ‘glue’ to hold it together. Added tater tots, and cheese. Talk about hitting the spot!
Carriesays
Yum! Great idea – Thanks for sharing!
Tina Starnessays
Family with 5 kids here and I made this last night! The kids loved it! I did use hash browns instead of tater tots. It was delicious!
Cindy Gsays
Making taco rice Tator tot cacastrole right now, one cant have cheese,one don’t like taco toppings, so one pan with tin foil dividers, ! Feeding 4 of us, so sour cream, onions and green peppers on the side!.for meat mixture used canned tomatoes, drained the juice out and heat it for few minutes, added minute rice to it, then once meat cooked, added taco seasonings tomatoes, and rice mixture! Thank you for the base idea…..this is great
I’ll be making this tonight, with some changes. Since I’m a person alone, I’m cutting the recipe to 1/2 pound of burger meat, and cutting the seasonings accordingly.
Instead of Tater tots, I’ll be using Tater Crowns (same taste, different shape) and instead of Monterey Jack cheese, I’ll be using Havarti, because that’s what I have on hand. I will add some bacon bits (real ones) at the end. I already know it’s going to be delicious. Can’t wait to prove it.
Carriesays
Awesome – Please let us know how it turns out. Thank you!
Jill Bsays
I am not a meat eater could it be made leaving out the meat,maybe add more veggies?
I made this casserole super easy ! I put 1 can of Cambells cheddar cheese soup in the mix. Came out great ! I will be making this again ! It didn’t say in the original recipe to drain the hamburg grease but, I always do. I’m putting this in the comments so if you happen to read this you wont forget this step. 🙂
Pamsays
I’ve made this recipe before and it was a hit with everyone. Except my daughter thought it was too spicy, she doesn’t like pepper much. I was thinking it could have been the steak seasoning, all I had was Montreal Steak Seasoning. So tonight I am omitting that and see how it tastes. What other steak seasoning would you recommend? I love all the different ideas.. I can’t wait to try them. Thank you for everything!! ?
Carriesays
I generally use Montreal as well but have used McCormick’s as well and I liked that too!
Brandi Chamberlainsays
This recipe is a definite go to! My family kids pretty picky and they loved this!!
Becca Tietjesays
One of my favorites from my childhood! This is super easy to make and very inexpensive. You get a lot of meals out of it!
Cyndi says
Do you think putting another layer of tots on the bottom would work too? Would it add to the cooking time? I have a teenage son and a husband… trying to expand meals is an art form in my house, lol. Tots are the cheap element so I just wondered if it was plausible. Thank you for your time, AND the recipe. 🙂
Michele Kelly says
Love this recipe and very easy. I used Worcester Pub Burger seasoning and added 1/3 cup of ketchup and 1 T of prepared mustard. Probably could reduce amount of Worcester sauce when using that particular seasoning. Very yummy!
Rejai says
Absolutely delicious…..I mixed sour cream into the meat mixture and used ground turkey instead of ground beef. The entire pan was pretty much emptied….a great dish for kids. We served it with an amazing salad on the side.
Carrie says
That is a great idea! Thanks for the suggestions.
Carrie says
I don’t think you would need to expand the cooking time at all, but I think it would definitely work! Great idea to stretch the money. 🙂
Kaye says
Easy to make. Taste has yet to be determined. Looks and smells wonderful. Did not change recipe at all.
JanL says
Made this tonight. I added mushrooms and rotel tomatoe to the meat. We really enjoyed this and it was so easy to make. Thanks! I served it with a green salad with tomatoes, and it was a perfect lazy Friday night meal.
Jane says
Whole family enjoyed it have handicapped brother that is picky and he asked for seconds great meal and cheap
Jane white says
Whole family enjoyed . Have a handicapped brother that is a picky eater and he enjoyed it so much he asked for seconds thanks jane
Carrie says
I’m so glad you loved it!
Tyra W says
Making it for our Super Bowl party right now!! We used Habanero Monterey Jack cheese for added heat. Can’t wait to try it
Kylie says
I’m sorry this may be a stupid question but the tots should be frozen not defrosted correct?
Carrie says
I always use them frozen ,
Geneva Hopper says
Please email me the recipes.
Herbert says
This was very delicious the whole family loved it
Wendy D says
Do you drain the beef at any time? if so, before or after adding the onions, or both times?
Carrie says
Wendy – If there is extra grease, I would drain it after the onions are added in. I like the onions to cook in the grease! If you use lean beef or ground turkey/chicken, you may not need to drain it. Thank you!
Wendy D says
My husband liked it, me, not as much. I felt the hamburger was dry. Was that because I drained it? Should I not drain it? Also the tots were undercooked. I don’t mind them soft, but they were not warm inside. Suggestions for a remake?
Carrie says
Wendy – Maybe try to add a can of mushroom soup to the meat mixture. That would make the casserole more creamy. Also, definitely cook it a bit longer so that the tots are cooked through. Thank you!
Wendy D says
Thank you so much for all your advice and posting this recipe in the first place, Carrie. We had leftovers today, and I thought it was perfect that way. No issues like I noticed before. Will make it again and experiment as you suggested. Will also try your three ingredient Sloppy Joes soon! Need all the help I can get!
Sarah says
Definitely making this tonight! Adding tator tots to the bottom to make more filling I have 8 mouths to feed. Lol Please email me recipe. Thank you sounds delicious.
Sheila Hoffman says
I live on my own and was wondering if the recipe can be made in half. Or can I divide the big pan into smaller containers and freeze and then take out and cook.
Carrie says
Sheila – You can divide it in half to make a smaller amount. You can freeze smaller amounts and defrost at a later time for individual meals.
Bev Ritch says
I did something similar, but rather than adding the mushroom soup as an alternative, I made sausage gravy and used that as the ‘glue’ to hold it together. Added tater tots, and cheese. Talk about hitting the spot!
Carrie says
Yum! Great idea – Thanks for sharing!
Tina Starnes says
Family with 5 kids here and I made this last night! The kids loved it! I did use hash browns instead of tater tots. It was delicious!
Cindy G says
Making taco rice Tator tot cacastrole right now, one cant have cheese,one don’t like taco toppings, so one pan with tin foil dividers, ! Feeding 4 of us, so sour cream, onions and green peppers on the side!.for meat mixture used canned tomatoes, drained the juice out and heat it for few minutes, added minute rice to it, then once meat cooked, added taco seasonings tomatoes, and rice mixture! Thank you for the base idea…..this is great
Rusty Horton says
I’ll be making this tonight, with some changes. Since I’m a person alone, I’m cutting the recipe to 1/2 pound of burger meat, and cutting the seasonings accordingly.
Instead of Tater tots, I’ll be using Tater Crowns (same taste, different shape) and instead of Monterey Jack cheese, I’ll be using Havarti, because that’s what I have on hand. I will add some bacon bits (real ones) at the end. I already know it’s going to be delicious. Can’t wait to prove it.
Carrie says
Awesome – Please let us know how it turns out. Thank you!
Jill B says
I am not a meat eater could it be made leaving out the meat,maybe add more veggies?
Carrie says
Yes definitely!
Melissa says
Can I use hash browns instead of tater tots
Linda Buckingham says
What are Tartar Tots?
Beverly K York says
I have made this with ground chicken and cream of chicken soup, added mushrooms and onions, colby cheese and havarti. Yummy!
Carrie says
Yummy! Great idea with adding the mushrooms. Thank you for sharing.
Carrie says
Tater tots are potatoes that have been grated, formed into tots and deep fried. In the USA, they are sold frozen in our grocery stores. Thank you.
Carrie says
Yes, that would work. Thanks!
Caela says
I add corn into the mixture and BBQ sauce on top at the end to my own serving! LOVE LOVE LOVE this recipe!!
Carrie says
Great to hear! Thanks for sharing!
Dorothy Weaver says
Add a layer of canned green beans on top of the hamburger.
Carrie says
Great idea – Thank you for sharing!
tony says
when making this do you cook the tater tots first or put the on top of hamburger frozen
Paula Plante says
I made this casserole super easy ! I put 1 can of Cambells cheddar cheese soup in the mix. Came out great ! I will be making this again ! It didn’t say in the original recipe to drain the hamburg grease but, I always do. I’m putting this in the comments so if you happen to read this you wont forget this step. 🙂
Pam says
I’ve made this recipe before and it was a hit with everyone. Except my daughter thought it was too spicy, she doesn’t like pepper much. I was thinking it could have been the steak seasoning, all I had was Montreal Steak Seasoning. So tonight I am omitting that and see how it tastes. What other steak seasoning would you recommend? I love all the different ideas.. I can’t wait to try them. Thank you for everything!! ?
Carrie says
I generally use Montreal as well but have used McCormick’s as well and I liked that too!
Brandi Chamberlain says
This recipe is a definite go to! My family kids pretty picky and they loved this!!
Becca Tietje says
One of my favorites from my childhood! This is super easy to make and very inexpensive. You get a lot of meals out of it!