Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Cheesy Meatball Tater Tot Casserole. A delicious blend of meatballs, tater tots, and gooey cheeses, all baked to perfection in a creamy mushroom sauce. This easy-to-make casserole is a crowd-pleaser that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Casserole:
- 1 (26 oz) bag frozen meatballs, thawed if preferred
- 1 (32 oz) bag frozen tater tots
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 (10.5 oz) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the sauce: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Coat the meatballs: Add the meatballs to the mixture and toss to coat evenly.
- Assemble the casserole: Spread the meatball mixture in a 9×13-inch baking dish. Top with cheddar and mozzarella cheese, then arrange tater tots in a single layer.
- Bake: Sprinkle remaining cheese over the tater tots and bake for 40–45 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Rest and serve: Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
- You can substitute turkey or plant-based meatballs for a different twist.
- Enhance the flavor by adding sautéed onions or bell peppers.
- If using frozen meatballs, adjust baking time accordingly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 960mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
