Try This Easy Tater-Topped Casserole Recipe

Updated: January 19, 2024 by Olivia Mittak | Leave a comment

This is a delicious and easy casserole recipe that you need to try. It can be prepared in just two steps, meaning it's a great choice for stressed parents who can't handle anything complicated. You'll need to cook the meat, and then layer everything in the casserole dish appropriately.

This casserole will take about 55-60 minutes to bake. During that time, prepare the side dish for this meal or take a moment to relax. One of the great things about recipes that take a while to cook on their own is that it frees you up to do other things. You don't need to stand and watch this one cook like you would if it was a meal on the stove.

Kids usually love tater tots, so this recipe should be popular with them. The addition of French-fried onions will also be popular. We've selected ingredients like lean ground beef, extra-lean ground turkey, and reduced-fat, reduced-sodium soups to help make this recipe healthier.

For a side, serve mixed vegetables to help keep this recipe healthy. Mixed vegetables provide a wide variety of ingredients, helping to ensure your family gets what they need in a given day. When combined with this casserole, you'll have a great meal to feed your family on any day of the week!

Tater-Topped Casserole

Ingredients:

1 pound lean ground beef
½ pound extra-lean ground turkey
1 package (16 ounce) frozen mixed vegetables, thawed and drained
¾ cup French-fried onions
1 can (10¾ ounce) reduced-fat reduced-sodium condensed cream of celery soup, undiluted
1 can (10¾ ounce) reduced-fat reduced-sodium condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
½ cup fat-free milk
4 cups frozen tater tots, thawed

Directions:

1. In a large skillet, cook the beef and turkey over medium heat until no longer pink. In a 13×9-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray, layer the meat mixture, vegetables, and onions.

2. In a small bowl, combine soups and milk; spread over onions. Top with tater tots. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 55-60 minutes or until golden brown.