This Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole is the ultimate comfort food. It combines the classic flavors of a cheeseburger and fries into a warm, hearty, and easy casserole!

A baking pan of tater tot casserole topped with melted cheese and fresh parsley, with a scoop of the casserole in a spoon.

This Cheeseburger Casserole is a perfect dinner for weeknights, or potlucks. It’ll be a hit with the whole family, because you combine savory ground beef, gooey cheese, and crispy tater tots all baked up to perfection!

A plate of cheeseburger tater tot casserole next to a fork.

Why make this recipe

Comfort Food – All the flavors of a cheeseburger, wrapped up in a cozy, cheesy, casserole
Quick and Easy – Only 8 ingredients, and ready in less than 1 hour, this casserole comes together in just a few minutes.
Family Friendly – A dish that both kids, and adults love

An above view of tater tot casserole topped with melted cheese and fresh parsley.

Ingredients Needed

This is a quick overview of the ingredients you’ll need for this Cheeseburger Casserole Recipe. Specific measurements and full recipe instructions are in the printable recipe card below.

Ground beef – I like to use 85/15 lean ground beef because it keeps the ground beef nice and juicy, but not too fatty. You can also substitute ground turkey if you want.
Yellow onion – You can use whatever onion you have on hand
Garlic – Mince your own garlic, or use a jar from the store.
Cream of mushroom soup – You can use any creamed soup, if you don’t like mushroom – try cream of chicken, or cheddar soup instead.
Salt and pepper – Adds a little flavor
Cheddar cheese – A sharp cheddar cheese adds a nice flavor, but pick your favorite cheese
Frozen Tater Tots – no need to thaw, you can use them straight from frozen

An above view of the ingredients needed to make cheeseburger tater tot casserole.

Tater Tot Casserole Toppings

Adding your favorite burger toppings to this casserole will take it to the next level. Here are some of my favorites.

Diced Tomatoes
Diced Onion
Shredded Lettuce
Dill Pickles
Chopped Bacon
Condiments – like ketchup, bbq sauce, mustard, thousand island, etc.

A baking pan of tater tot casserole topped with melted cheese and fresh parsley.

How to make Tater Tot Cheeseburger Casserole

A saute pan full of browned ground beef and sauteed onions.

Step 1: Cook the ground beef. Add the ground beef, onion, and garlic to a large skillet, and cook over medium heat. Break the ground beef into pieces and cook until the ground beef is browned, and onion is tender. Drain out any grease.

A saute pan of a creamy mixture coating ground beef.

Step 2: Make the creamy mixture. Add in the Cream of Mushroom Soup, half the shredded cheese, and the salt and pepper, and stir it all together. Pour the mixture into a 9×13 pan.

An unbaked cheeseburger tater tot casserole in a glass baking pan.

Step 3: Add the Tater Tots on top. Place the tater tots evenly over the ground beef, and spread the cheese over the top of the tots.

Step 4: Bake the casserole. Bake the casserole until the tater tots are golden brown, the cheese is melted, and the casserole is hot throughout. Let it sit for a few minutes, then serve with your choice of toppings.

Tips and Tricks:

Make it Ahead – This is a great make ahead dish, by assembling the casserole ahead of time, then baking when needed. Or baking, then reheating individual portions in the microwave.
Add Veggies – Add in other vegetables like bell peppers, mushrooms, or squash, by dicing, and sautéing them with the onions. Or add something like green beans, corn, or peas to the meat mixture, after cooking.
Add a Kick – Add some diced jalapenos, or a pinch or cayenne pepper to the beef mixture for a dash of heat.

Storage Instructions

Let the casserole cool completely and cover it with a lid, or plastic wrap, or transfer it to an airtight container. It can be stored in the fridge for 3 to 4 days. You can reheat the casserole in the microwave or oven until hot throughout.

A spoonful of tater tot casserole above a pan of the casserole dish.

This Cheeseburger Casserole is the perfect dish for when you want something rich, hearty, and comforting. It’s savory, cheesy, and I just know it will be on repeat in your home.

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