Broccoli Tater Tot Casserole with Ground Beef
Hearty casserole with ground beef, rice, and broccoli in a creamy cheese sauce, topped with crispy tater tots. An easy weeknight dinner the family will eat.
Servings 8
Calories 577kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 can cheddar cheese soup
- 1 can broccoli cheese soup
- 10 ounces frozen broccoli
- 4 to 5 slices Velveeta cheese
- 28 ounces frozen tater tots
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and brown the ground beef. Drain thoroughly.
- Transfer the ground beef to the bottom of a 9x13 inch casserole dish. There's no need to grease the dish.
- Spread the cooked rice in an even layer over the ground beef.
- In a bowl, stir together the cheddar cheese soup and broccoli cheese soup, then pour the mixture over the rice. Gently shake the dish and let it sit for a minute or two so some of the soup seeps into the layers below.
- Arrange the frozen broccoli over the soup layer, then cover the broccoli with the Velveeta cheese slices.
- Top the casserole with the frozen tater tots in a single layer.
- Bake for about 45 minutes, until the tater tots are golden brown and the cheese is bubbling.
- Let the casserole cool slightly on a wire rack before serving.
Recipe Tips
- Chop any large broccoli florets in half before assembling so they cook through evenly.
- Letting the soup mixture sit on the rice for a minute or two helps it soak into the bottom layer instead of pooling on top.
- Bake until the tater tots are fully golden. A pale top usually means the casserole needs more time, not less.
Nutrition
Calories: 577kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 79mg | Sodium: 1526mg | Potassium: 778mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 775IU | Vitamin C: 39mg | Calcium: 427mg | Iron: 2.6mg
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