Tater Tot Hotdish is a classic comfort food casserole made with seasoned ground beef, cream of mushroom soup, green beans, melted cheddar cheese, and crispy baked tater tots layered on top.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease an 8- or 9-inch square baking dish and set aside.
Cook the Beef Mixture
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef with the diced onion and minced garlic until the beef is fully browned and the onions are softened. Drain excess fat.
Season the Beef
Stir in the Worcestershire sauce and season with salt and black pepper to taste. Mix thoroughly.
Assemble the Hotdish
Transfer the seasoned beef mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly to form the bottom layer.
Add the Sauce and Vegetables
Pour the cream of mushroom soup evenly over the beef layer. Arrange the drained green beans on top and season lightly with salt and pepper.
Add Cheese and Tater Tots
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the green beans. Arrange the frozen tater tots in a single layer on top of the cheese.
Bake
Bake uncovered for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden and crispy and the cheese is fully melted.
Serve
Remove from the oven and serve immediately while hot.
Notes
To make this Tater Tot Hotdish gluten-free, use a certified gluten-free cream of mushroom soup and ensure the Worcestershire sauce and tater tots are labeled gluten-free. Always verify ingredient labels for potential gluten-containing additives.