Description
One-Pan Cheeseburger Tater Tot Pasta is the ultimate comfort dish that combines the beloved flavors of cheeseburgers with cheesy pasta and crispy tater tots. This one-pan wonder is perfect for busy weeknights and guarantees to impress your family and friends. With minimal prep and cleanup, you’ll savor every delicious bite while creating lasting memories around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 24 oz frozen tater tots
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- Fresh parsley or chives (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef and chopped onion until the onion is translucent. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Stir in garlic powder, salt, and pepper, then add beef broth. Bring to a simmer.
- Add uncooked pasta to the skillet, stirring to coat evenly. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until pasta is tender (about 10-12 minutes).
- Top with frozen tater tots and shredded cheddar cheese.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake for about 20 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 840mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg