Cajun Tater Tot Casserole

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Cajun Tater Tot Casserole is perfect if you need a dinner that practically cooks itself while your family acts like they’re starving to death, this creamy, cheesy Cajun Tater Tot Casserole is your new weeknight hero. It starts with crispy tater tots and then we smother them in a rich, savory mixture of ground beef, onions, cream of mushroom soup, and cajun seasoning. We are not done yet, then we add a healthy layer of cheese and let it roast, melt, and crisp up. Basically, it’s what happens when comfort food and chaos fall in love.

The whole thing gets buried under a blanket of melty cheese so thick it could qualify as emotional support dairy. Pop it in the oven, let it get bubbly and beautiful, and boom dinner is served, and everyone suddenly forgets they were “literally about to pass out.”

It’s cozy, it’s comforting, it’s wildly easy, and it tastes like something your Southern grandma would’ve made if she had access to tater tots and zero patience. Perfect for busy nights, picky eaters, potlucks, or anytime you want a meal that makes people say, “Oh yeah… we’re definitely making this again.”

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Cajun Tater Tot Casserole

Recipe by My Southern Spoon (MySouthernSpoon.com)
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Cajun Tater Tot Casserole layers crispy tater tots with ground beef, onion, Cajun seasoning, cream of mushroom soup, and melted cheddar cheese.

Course: Meals
Servings

9

servings
Prep time

15

minutes
Cooking time

35

minutes
Calories

550

kcal
Total time

55

minutes
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Ingredients

  • 1 29 ounces bag frozen tater tots, cooked according to package directions

  • 2 lbs ground beef, browned and drained

  • 1 medium onion, chopped

  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning

  • 2 10.5 ounce cans cream of mushroom soup

  • 1 10.5 ounces can of milk

  • 12 ounces shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Cook the tater tots according to the package directions; set aside.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef. Add the onion and cook until softened. Drain any excess grease.
  • Stir in the cream of mushroom soup, milk, and Cajun seasoning. Cook until heated through and well combined.
  • Spread the cooked tater tots evenly in a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  • Pour the beef mixture over the tater tots and spread evenly.
  • Top with the shredded cheese.
  • Bake for 20 minutes, or until hot and bubbly and the cheese is melted.
  • Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

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