Green Bean Tater Tot Casserole

This tater tot casserole with green beans recipe combines crispy tater tots, perfectly cooked green beans, and seasoned ground beef layered with a thick and creamy sauce that's irresistible. Every bite is loaded with flavor, and it's an easy dinner recipe everyone will love! 

The Best Green Bean Tater Tot Casserole

This classic green bean casserole with tater tots is an uncommon combination of ingredients that all go incredibly well together. It may seem odd at first, but trust me, this is one of the best easy casserole recipes you'll ever make!

It's layered with the perfect balance of flavors to make a crispy, savory, and cheesy tater tot casserole you won't be able to get enough of.

From the seasoned ground beef to the crunchy tater tots and green beans and that decadent creamy sauce, there are so many things to love about this recipe. Even the picky eaters at the table will be asking you to make this over and over again!

Why You'll Love This Recipe

10 minute prep. All you have to do to prepare this green bean casserole recipe is cook the ground beef, mix the sauce, then layer everything together in your casserole dish.

Simple ingredients. You only need a handful of ingredients to make this recipe, and you can stock up on all of them to whip up this casserole any day of the week!

Crowd-pleaser. Kids and adults both love this casserole, so you know you'll have a hit at the dinner table or something everyone will love if you're hosting.

Ingredients

As I just mentioned, this easy tater tot casserole recipe is made with simple ingredients and those ingredients are:

• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1 small onion, chopped
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• 8oz. can cream of chicken soup
• ½ cup sour cream
• ½ cup milk
• 10oz. frozen green beans, thawed
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 14oz. frozen tater tots

Oh, and if you're looking for more recipes that use frozen tater tots, definitely check this cheeseburger tater tot casserole recipe out next! It's another one of the best tater tot casserole recipes you can make.

How To Make Green Bean Tater Tot Casserole

1. Prep: Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease a baking dish with butter or nonstick cooking spray.

2. Cook the ground beef: In a large skillet, cook the lean ground beef with the onions until the beef is nicely browned on all sides. Season it to taste with salt and pepper, then transfer it to the prepared baking dish.

3. Add the cream sauce: Mix the garlic powder, chicken soup, and sour cream in a bowl until everything fully combines. Spread the cream sauce over the ground beef mixture in the baking dish.

4. Assemble the casserole: Layer the green beans on top of the sauce, followed by a layer of tater tots, and finish it off with a sprinkle of shredded cheese on top.

5. Bake and serve: Bake the casserole for about 40 minutes, then serve warm by itself or with any sides that you want. Enjoy!

Tips To Make The Best Recipe

• Use canned green beans or fresh green beans if you don't have frozen ones. You'll want to drain the green beans if you're using them from the can. 
• Swap the cream of chicken soup for cream of mushroom soup or any condensed soup for the same result.
• Swap the ground beef for ground turkey, or leave the meat out altogether for a vegetarian meal.
• Break the ground beef apart as it cooks, and only cook until it's just browned on all sides. The beef will cook a little more as the casserole bakes. 
• Add French fried onions on top for an added crunch and flavor.

How To Store Green Bean Tater Tot Casserole

In the fridge: Put a lid on the casserole dish or transfer the leftover green bean tater tot casserole to an airtight container and store it in the fridge for up to 4 days.

In the freezer: Transfer the casserole to a freezer-safe container and store it in the freezer for about 3 months. 

Reheating: Put the casserole back in a baking dish and heat in the oven at 350°F for about 10-15 minutes or until warmed through. Thaw the frozen casserole in the fridge overnight before reheating.

FAQS About This Green Bean Tater Tot Casserole

What to serve with green bean tater tot casserole?

This green bean tater tot hamburger casserole goes really well with these Olive Garden breadsticks, Little Caesars crazy bread, or Cracker Barrel biscuits. 

Can I make this casserole ahead of time?

Yes, just brown the beef, layer the casserole, cover it, and store it in the fridge for up to a day. You'll want to leave the frozen tater tots and shredded cheese off until right before you're ready to bake it.

How do I keep green bean tater tot casserole from being runny?

Make sure that you fully thaw and drain the green beans to remove any excess moisture before adding them to the casserole. You'll also want to drain any excess grease from the ground beef before adding it to the casserole dish. If it's still runny right when you take it out of the oven, let it sit for about 10 minutes before serving, and it'll thicken up. 

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