BBQ Beef Tater Tot Casserole
A comforting casserole made with ground beef, sweet and tangy BBQ sauce, gooey cheese, and crispy tater tots—perfect for busy weeknights and picky eaters alike.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1.5 cups frozen corn
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 bag (32 oz) frozen tater tots
- Optional: green onions or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook onion until soft. Add garlic and cook 1 minute more.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in BBQ sauce, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, salt, and pepper. Simmer 3–5 minutes.
- Mix in frozen corn and spread beef mixture into a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Top with shredded cheese, then arrange tater tots in a single layer on top.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, until tots are golden and cheese is bubbly.
- Let cool slightly, garnish if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken instead of beef for a BBQ chicken twist.
- Add a layer of black beans for extra protein and texture.
- Swap cheddar with pepper jack for a spicy kick.
- Great for meal prep—reheats well in oven or microwave.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
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