Description
This Cheesy Philly Cheesesteak Tater Tot Casserole is the ultimate comfort food mashup. Savory ground beef, sautéed green peppers, and onions are layered with crispy tater tots and plenty of melted provolone cheese. It’s a quick, family-style bake perfect for busy weeknights or game-day gatherings.
Ingredients
The Filling
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup yellow onion, diced
- 1 large green bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 cup chicken stock or beef broth
- Spice Blend: 1 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper
The Layers
- 1 lb frozen tater tots
- 8 oz provolone cheese slices (or mozzarella)
Instructions
Brown: Cook ground beef in a skillet for 7–10 mins; drain grease.
Sauté: Add onions and peppers to the pan and cook for 3–5 mins until soft.
Simmer: Stir in garlic powder, salt, pepper, and stock. Simmer for 1–2 mins.
Layer: Preheat oven to 400°F. Pour meat mixture into a 6×9-inch dish and top with half the cheese.
Bake: Arrange tots in rows over the cheese. Top with remaining cheese and bake for 15 mins until golden and bubbling.
Notes
The ‘Glue’ Layer: Placing cheese underneath the tots binds the crispy topping to the beef base.
Crispiness Hack: For extra crunch, bake the tots for 10 minutes before adding the final top layer of cheese.
Pan Size: This recipe fits a 6×9-inch dish; double the ingredients if using a standard 9×13-inch pan.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course / Casserole
- Method: Skillet / Baking
- Cuisine: American Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Large Scoop
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 890
- Fat: 28
- Saturated Fat: 14
- Unsaturated Fat: 14
- Trans Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 24
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 32
- Cholesterol: 95
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