This gluten free tater tot casserole is not only simple to prepare but also incredibly versatile. With ground beef as the base, it's a great dinner recipe that's filling and satisfying.
The cheesy topping and crispy tater tots create a perfect balance of textures and flavors.
Whether you're looking for a gluten free ground beef recipe, a cozy comfort food option, or an easy dinner to feed a crowd, this gluten free tater tot casserole is sure to become a family favorite.
If you are looking for more dinner recipes try my Easy Ground Beef Nacho Casserole, my Gluten Free Cowboy Baked Beans, my Gluten Free Walking Taco Casserole or my Gluten Free One Pot Hamburger Helper Copycat.
You can find all of my meal recipes here: Gluten Free Meal Recipes
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Tastes just like a cheeseburger, no bun required
- No cream soup needed
- Comes together in one pan
- Freezes well for an easy make ahead dinner
Ingredient Notes
- The combination of spicy brown mustard and dried mustard gives this casserole that classic tangy cheeseburger flavor without needing ketchup or mustard mixed into the meat itself.
- Be sure your tater tots are labeled gluten free, since some brands can be processed on equipment that also handles wheat.
Ways to Customize This Recipe
- Add cooked, crumbled bacon to the meat mixture for a bacon cheeseburger version.
- Ground turkey works well in place of ground beef if you prefer.
- Serve with pickles, ketchup, or extra mustard on the side to really lean into the cheeseburger theme.
Storage
Store the leftovers in an air tight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Top Tip
This casserole goes together really quickly in one pan. If you don't have a skillet you can use in the oven it's easy to transfer the cooked ground beef mixture to a 9x13 baking dish. Either choice leaves you with a quick and delicious meal!
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! This casserole is made gluten free by using tater tots that are gluten free. Most tater tots should automatically be gluten free, but that doesn't mean they aren't processed with other items that have gluten. Always read your labels and make sure your tater tots are gluten free!
Yes. This casserole makes a great freezer meal. Simply put the dish together like you are going to bake it and freeze it instead. This recipe would be perfect to double and make one meal for dinner and one meal to freeze for later.
Yes. You could cook the ground beef, onion, tomato paste, diced tomatoes, broth, mustards, worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper ahead of time. Then layer on the tater tots and cheese. Instead of placing the finished casserole in the oven you could let cool and then cover and refrigerate to cook the next night.
If you notice the cheese browning too quickly, try adding it during the last 10 minutes of baking instead of at the start. This keeps the tater tots crispy while giving the cheese just enough time to melt without over toasting.
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Gluten Free Cheesy Tater Tot Casserole
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 7 servings 1x
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
This gluten free cheesy tater tot casserole tastes just like a cheeseburger without the bun. Made with ground beef and no cream soup required, it's an easy way to turn pantry staples into a comforting dinner. This casserole comes together in one pan for simple cleanup.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds Ground Beef
- 1 medium Yellow Onion, chopped
- 1 - 6 ounce can Tomato Paste
- 1 - 14.5 ounce can Diced Tomatoes
- ½ cup Beef Broth
- 1 Tbsp. Spicy Brown Mustard
- ½ tsp. Dried Mustard
- 2 Tbsp. Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 ½ tsp. Sea Salt
- 1 tsp. Coarse Ground Black Pepper
- 1 cup Cheddar Cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Monterey Jack Cheese, shredded
- 1 - 32 ounce bag Tater Tots
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400 degrees.
In your cast iron or regular skillet cook the ground beef until only a little pink remains. Add the chopped onion and cook until the onion is just starting to become translucent.
Add the tomato paste, diced tomatoes, beef broth, spicy brown mustard, dried mustard, worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper to the beef mixture. Stir all the ingredients together until they are blended.
Remove the skillet from heat and place the frozen tater tots on top in an even layer.
Sprinkle the shredded cheese on top of the tater tot layer.
Bake at 400 degrees for 30 minutes.
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Notes
If you don't have a cast iron skillet or oven proof skillet, pour the beef mixture into a 9x13 baking dish and then cover with tater tots and cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
I'd love to hear how this gluten free cheesy tater tot casserole turns out for you! Leave a comment and star rating below, and let me know if you try the bacon cheeseburger twist. Don't forget to pin this recipe so you can make it again on your next busy weeknight.
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400 degrees.
In your cast iron or regular skillet cook the ground beef until only a little pink remains. Add the chopped onion and cook until the onion is just starting to become translucent.
Add the tomato paste, diced tomatoes, beef broth, spicy brown mustard, dried mustard, worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper to the beef mixture. Stir all the ingredients together until they are blended.
Remove the skillet from heat and place the frozen tater tots on top in an even layer.
Sprinkle the shredded cheese on top of the tater tot layer.
Bake at 400 degrees for 30 minutes.
Jessica says
My cheese got too toasty around 20 mins in so I suggest delaying the cheese on top until the last ten mins
smallfarmbiglife says
Thank you for the suggestion Jessica. Waiting until the last 10 minutes is a great idea, especially with some ovens running hotter than others. Glad you enjoyed the casserole. ~Elaine