Description
A delicious and comforting casserole featuring ground beef, creamy ranch dressing, and crispy tater tots.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 packet ranch dressing mix
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 bag frozen tater tots (about 32 oz)
- 1/2 cup milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in the ranch dressing mix, sour cream, and milk until well combined.
- Spread the beef mixture evenly in a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Top with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Arrange the tater tots on top of the cheese layer.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden brown and crispy.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add vegetables like peas or corn for extra nutrition.
- For a spicier version, add diced jalapeños or hot sauce.
- This casserole can be made ahead of time and refrigerated before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the casserole
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg