Brown the ground beef, then add it to the crock pot.
Stir in the cream of mushroom soup, garlic, salt, and pepper.
Top with half of the shredded cheddar cheese.
Spread the frozen tater tots evenly over the top.
Cover and cook on Low for 2–3 hours. You can also cook on High for a shorter cooking time.
About 30 minutes before serving, top with the remaining shredded cheddar cheese.
Season with additional salt and pepper to taste before serving.
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Notes
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 a can of rotel or salsa and make it a taco tator tot casserole.