Cheesy Meatloaf & Tater Tot Bake: A Comfort Food Delight
Cheesy Meatloaf & Tater Tot Bake: A Comfort Food Delight combines the heartiness of a classic meatloaf with the crispy goodness of tater tots, creating a satisfying dish perfect for any family gathering or busy weeknight. This easy-to-make casserole wraps you in warmth and nostalgia with every bite. With its gooey cheese, savory beef, and crunchy tater tot topping, it’s sure to become a favorite in your dinner rotation. Plus, it’s versatile—feel free to get creative with ingredients based on your preferences!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves approximately 8
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ lbs ground beef
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- â…“ cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
- 1 (28 oz) bag frozen tater tots
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, onion, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, black pepper, and 1 cup of cheddar cheese until well combined.
- Spread the meat mixture evenly in the greased baking dish; press down slightly.
- Arrange the tater tots over the meat mixture in a single layer.
- Bake uncovered for 35–40 minutes until meat is cooked through and tater tots are golden brown.
- Sprinkle remaining cheddar cheese over the tater tots and bake for an additional 5–7 minutes until melted.
- Let it rest for about 5 minutes before serving; garnish with parsley if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (245g)
- Calories: 415
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg