There are some dishes that you just know the little ones are going to love! That is definitely the case with this child-friendly recipe for cheesy Tater Tot and green bean casserole. This yummy dish is packed with tender ground beef, cream of chicken soup, crispy Tater Tots and fresh green beans, all topped with a sprinkling of shredded cheddar cheese for a wholesome meal built to delight the whole family.
This casserole calls for the ground beef to be cooked directly in the oven prior to assembling. This is a great hack if you have the extra time to spare and want to cut back on an additional step and extra pan to clean up. If you want, though, you can brown your beef first before adding it to the dish (see our tip below for details). This recipe is creamy, meaty, crispy and cheesy, all of our favorite qualities packed into one brilliantly simple casserole, perfect for any weekday meal!
Cheesy Tater Tot and Green Bean Casserole
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Total time: 65 minutes
Serves: 4 to 6
Ingredients1/2 pound ground beef
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 10.75-ounce can cream of chicken soup
3/4 cup whole milk
1/2 pound fresh green beans, halved
16 ounces frozen Tater Tots
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Directions1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. In a casserole dish, mix the ground beef with the garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper. Spread the beef mixture in an even layer on the bottom of the dish. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Drain any excess liquid.
2. Pour the cream of chicken soup and whole milk over the cooked beef mixture. Place the green beans on top of the beef and the frozen Tater Tots in a layer on top of the beans. Bake for another 30 minutes.
3. Sprinkle the cheddar cheese on top and leave to melt in the warm oven for 5 minutes.
Pro tip: Shave some time off this recipe by first browning your beef in a skillet along with the garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper before jumping directly to step 2 (be sure to have your oven preheated and ready to go!).
Pro tip: For an extra delectable flavor, add crumbled bacon to the top of the casserole along with the cheddar cheese.
