Crockpot Tater Tot Casserole
This crockpot tater tot casserole is a tried-and-true classic for a reason. With just a handful of simple ingredients, it layers seasoned beef, melty cheese, and crispy tater tots into an easy, hands-off dinner that’s perfect for busy nights, potlucks, or feeding a hungry family!
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 32 ounces frozen tater tots
- 1 pound ground beef browned and drained
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
- 10.5 ounces cheese sauce
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- ½ tablespoon minced onion
- Freshly chopped cilantro optional garnish
Instructions
- Lightly spray the inside of the crockpot with nonstick cooking spray.
- Add about half of the tater tots to the bottom of the crockpot and spread them into an even layer.
- In a medium bowl, combine the ground beef, cheese sauce, taco seasoning, onion, and half of the shredded cheddar cheese. Mix until well combined.
- Spoon the beef mixture over the tater tots in the crockpot and spread it evenly.
- Top with the remaining tater tots, arranging them into a single layer.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
- Cover and cook on HIGH for 2½ hours. Serve warm and enjoy.