Best 6 Easy Tater Tot Casserole Recipes

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Tater tot casserole is a classic comfort food dish that is easy to make and loved by people of all ages. It is a hearty and flavorful casserole made with tater tots, ground beef, cream of mushroom soup, and cheese. The tater tots add a crispy texture to the casserole, while the ground beef and cream of mushroom soup give it a savory and creamy flavor. The cheese adds a gooey and melted texture that brings the dish together. This casserole is a great meal to serve for a family dinner or potluck. It can also be made ahead of time and reheated, making it a convenient option for busy weeknights.

In addition to the classic tater tot casserole recipe, the article also includes variations such as a Mexican tater tot casserole, a chicken tater tot casserole, and a vegetarian tater tot casserole. These variations offer different flavor profiles and dietary options, so there is sure to be a tater tot casserole recipe that everyone will enjoy.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

EASY TATER TOT® CASSEROLE



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Frozen Tater Tots®, Cheddar cheese, ground beef, and cream of mushroom soup combine for a comfort food classic in this recipe.

Provided by Carol White Howden

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes     Vegetable     Tater Tots¨

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 ½ pounds ground beef
1 cup diced onion
1 pinch garlic powder, or to taste
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 (26.5 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 (16 ounce) package frozen bite-size potato nuggets (such as Tater Tots®)
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1 pinch paprika, or to taste
1 pinch dried parsley flakes, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Cook and stir ground beef, onion, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a skillet over medium heat until beef is browned and crumbly, 7 to 10 minutes. Spread beef into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  • Stir cream of mushroom soup, potato nuggets, and Cheddar cheese together in a large bowl until potato nuggets are evenly coated in soup and cheese. Spread potato nugget mixture over beef mixture.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until browned, about 45 minutes. Sprinkle paprika and parsley flakes over the top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 468.5 calories, Carbohydrate 22.8 g, Cholesterol 82.4 mg, Fat 32.4 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 24.3 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Sodium 1077.2 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

QUICK AND EASY TATER TOT CASSEROLE



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This is a quick and easy casserole the whole family will love, especially those picky eaters!

Provided by Tammi

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes     Vegetable     Tater Tots¨

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound ground beef
1 pinch garlic powder
salt and pepper to taste
1 (32 ounce) package tater tots, thawed
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of celery soup
1 (10.75 ounce) can milk
1 pinch garlic powder

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Crumble hamburger into a 9x13 inch baking pan. Sprinkle meat with garlic powder, salt and pepper. Cover the hamburger with tater tots.
  • In a bowl, stir together mushroom soup, celery soup and milk. Pour the soup mixture over the potatoes and hamburger and sprinkle with additional garlic powder.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 60 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 509 calories, Carbohydrate 46.9 g, Cholesterol 62.3 mg, Fat 29.7 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 21.5 g, SaturatedFat 8.2 g, Sodium 1384.9 mg, Sugar 4.8 g

EASY YUMMY TATER TOT CASSEROLE



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This is definitely a crowd pleaser in my house. It's also quick and easy to make and can be frozen for future meals.

Provided by MoMMiKiTT

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 50m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (15 ounce) can French style green beans
1 lb ground beef
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
1 1/2 cups cheese
1 lb tater tots

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (unless your going to freeze meal for later).
  • Brown meat; drain (if you make premade brown meat mixture you can use 3 cups of that).
  • Mix meat with can of mushroom soup, green beans, and cheese.
  • Put in casserole dish.
  • Cover with tater tots.
  • Bake UNCOVERED until tater tots are golden brown, about 35 minutes.
  • Note: If you are going to freeze for later meals, just skip the last step, and wrap with foil and freeze. Make sure to use freezer safe container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 773.3, Fat 49, SaturatedFat 19.4, Cholesterol 104.2, Sodium 1791.8, Carbohydrate 49.7, Fiber 8.3, Sugar 2.4, Protein 35.4

TATER TOT GROUND TURKEY CASSEROLE - SUPER EASY RECIPE - (4.1/5)



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Provided by á-39849

Number Of Ingredients 10

Seasonings of your choice, some examples:
1 pound lean ground turkey
1 10.75 ounce can of 98% Fat Free Cream of Mushroom Soup
Approx. 45 Frozen Tater Tots
1 cup 2% shredded cheese of your choice
.25 cup chopped green onions (optional)
Crushed Red Peppers (if you like it a little spicy)
Italian seasonings
Salt & Pepper
Garlic

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly spray an 11x7-inch baking dish. Cook ground turkey until done; drain fat. In a medium bowl, mix Cream of Mushroom Soup together with the cooked ground turkey. Season to your liking. Spread ground turkey mixture into bottom of baking dish evenly. Arrange frozen tater tots across top of ground turkey mixture until covered. Sprinkle cheese evenly across top of tater tots. Sprinkle chopped green onions if desired on top of cheese. Bake casserole in a 350 degree oven for approximately 30 minutes or until tater tots are cooked and cheese is melted. 8 - 2.75 "x 3.5" square servings. Number of Servings: 8 Nutritional Info Servings Per Recipe: 8 Amount Per Serving Calories: 235.1 Total Fat: 10.9 g Cholesterol: 49.0 mg Sodium: 520.0 mg Total Carbs: 15.9 g Dietary Fiber: 0.6 g Protein: 16.4 g

EASY VEGETARIAN TATER TOT CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Easy Vegetarian Tater Tot Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by kclime

Categories     Kid Friendly

Time 45m

Yield 1 casserole, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (12 ounce) package Morningstar Farms Meal Starters Grillers recipe crumbles
1 cup green beans
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can cream of celery soup
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 cups tater tots
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • In a greased 13x9 baking dish, combine MorningStar Farms® Meal Starters™ Grillers® Recipe Crumbles™, green beans, condensed soups, and spices.
  • Top with tater tots and shredded cheese.
  • Cover with foil, bake 25 minutes.
  • Uncover and bake an additional 15 minutes.

EASY TATER TOT CASSEROLE RECIPE - (4.6/5)



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Provided by AuntieGooper

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 1/2-2 lbs of meat (beef or turkey)
1 bag of tater tots
1 Family size can of cream of mushroom soup
2 cups of cheese (any kind)

Steps:

  • Cook tater tots per package ( I bake them) While tater tots are cooking, brown ground meat Drain grease ( if any) Return to pan and add cream of mushroom soup. ( I Add a small amount of water to help thin soup ) Heat meat mixture. Once heated, Pour meat mixture on top of tater tots and top with cheese. Put back into oven and heat until cheese melts

Tips:

  • Choose your tater tots wisely: For the best results, use frozen tater tots that are crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside.
  • Don't skip the seasoning: Season the tater tots with salt, pepper, and other spices to taste before baking. This will help to enhance their flavor.
  • Use a variety of cheeses: Feel free to mix and match different types of cheeses in your casserole. Cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan are all popular choices, but you can also try Gouda, Swiss, or Gruyère.
  • Add some vegetables: To make your casserole more nutritious, add some chopped vegetables, such as broccoli, cauliflower, or carrots. You can also use frozen vegetables.
  • Make it a complete meal: Serve your tater tot casserole with a side of salad or roasted vegetables for a complete and satisfying meal.

Conclusion:

Tater tot casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or casual gathering. With its crispy tater tots, gooey cheese, and flavorful seasonings, this casserole is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and satisfying meal, give this tater tot casserole recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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