Cheesy Tater Tot Meatloaf Casserole

 

Cheesy Tater Tot Meatloaf Casserole

👉Ingredients:

🔹️1 1/2 lbs ground beef

🔹️1/2 cup breadcrumbs

🔹️1/4 cup milk

🔹️1 large egg

🔹️1/2 cup onion, finely chopped

🔹️2 cloves garlic, minced

🔹️1/2 teaspoon salt

🔹️1/2 teaspoon black pepper

🔹️1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

🔹️1/4 cup ketchup

🔹️2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

🔹️1 (32 oz) bag frozen tater tots

🔹️Fresh parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)

👉Directions:

↪️Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

↪️In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, thyme, and ketchup. Mix well but don’t overwork the meat.

↪️Press the meat mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.

↪️Sprinkle 1 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese over the meat layer.

↪️Arrange frozen tater tots evenly on top of the cheese layer.

↪️Bake uncovered for 40–45 minutes, until the tater tots are golden and the meat is cooked through (internal temp 160°F).

↪️Remove from oven, sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese on top, and return to oven for 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.

↪️Garnish with chopped parsley and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

◾️Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 45 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour

◾️Kcal: 490 kcal per serving | Servings: 6 servings