Description
A delicious and easy casserole combining crispy tater tots with a savory Sloppy Joe filling and gooey cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 24 oz frozen tater tots
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup Sloppy Joe sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté the onion and green bell pepper until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add ground beef, breaking it apart and cooking until browned, about 7-8 minutes. Drain excess grease.
- Stir in the Sloppy Joe sauce and simmer for 5 minutes to meld the flavors.
- Spread tater tots on the prepared baking sheet, top with the Sloppy Joe mixture, and sprinkle with cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
- This dish can be prepared ahead of time and baked just before serving.
- Feel free to customize the recipe with your favorite toppings.
- For a spicier kick, add some jalapeños or hot sauce to the Sloppy Joe mixture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg