Best 4 Easy Yummy Tater Tot Casserole Recipes

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**Tater Tot Casserole: A Comforting and Flavorful Dish**

Tater tot casserole is a classic American comfort food dish that combines the crispy texture of tater tots with a creamy, cheesy filling. This casserole is a versatile dish that can be easily customized to your liking, making it a perfect meal for busy weeknights or special occasions. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this casserole is a great option for both experienced and beginner cooks.

This article provides three delicious tater tot casserole recipes that cater to different preferences. The first recipe is a classic tater tot casserole made with ground beef, cream of mushroom soup, cheddar cheese, and tater tots. The second recipe is a vegetarian version that uses black beans and corn instead of ground beef, making it a healthier and equally flavorful option. The third recipe is a unique twist on the classic casserole, featuring a Mexican-inspired filling made with ground beef, taco seasoning, and salsa.

All three recipes are easy to make and require minimal prep time. The ingredients are readily available in most grocery stores, making them accessible to home cooks of all skill levels. Whether you prefer a classic, vegetarian, or Mexican-inspired flavor profile, these tater tot casserole recipes offer something for everyone. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to enjoy a comforting and delicious meal that the whole family will love.

Let's cook with our recipes!

TATER TOT CASSEROLE



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Crispy, cheese-covered, tater tots combine with ground beef in a creamy sauce in this easy tater tot casserole recipe.

Provided by Jaclyn Shimmel

Categories     Main Dishes

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 lb ground beef
1 (10.5 oz.) can cream of mushroom soup
1 (28 or 32 oz.) bag frozen tater tots
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350° F.
  • Cook and stir ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat until cooked through and no longer pink. Season with salt and pepper to taste, if desired..
  • Once the beef has browned, add cream of mushroom soup and stir well. Pour into a 9 x 13 baking dish and spread into an even layer.
  • Sprinkle 1 ½ cups of cheese evenly over the beef
  • Add an even layer of tater tots.
  • Bake uncovered until tater tots are golden brown 35-45 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and sprinkle with shredded cheese. Pop it back in the oven just until the cheese melts a bit (about 3 minutes).
  • Serve immediatly and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 377 calories, ServingSize 1

YUMMY TATER TOT CASSEROLE



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My friends demand that I bring this version of hash brown casserole to every potluck! Make sure to use McCain® Tasti Taters instead of regular hash browns!

Provided by jana michelle

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes     Vegetable     Tater Tots¨

Time 1h5m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 (32 ounce) package frozen tater tots, (such as McCain® Tasti Taters)
1 (10.75 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
8 ounces sour cream
1 cup melted butter
1 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
salt to taste
1 (7 ounce) bag sour cream-and-onion-flavored potato chips, crushed

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a large casserole dish.
  • Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook the onion in the hot oil until softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Mix the cooked onions, tater tots, mushroom soup, sour cream, butter, pepper, and salt together in a large bowl until the tater tots are evenly coated. Stir the Cheddar cheese in a little bit at a time until evenly distributed throughout the mixture; pour into the prepared dish. Sprinkle the potato chips over the top.
  • Bake until golden brown on top, 45 to 60 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 487.1 calories, Carbohydrate 31.4 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fat 39.4 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 18.5 g, Sodium 776.9 mg, Sugar 1.5 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

SLOPPY JOE TATER TOTS™ CASSEROLE



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Sloppy Joes meet Tater Tots™ in this casserole that's light on prep and loaded with flavor--and sure to be a hit with the entire family.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1 cup chopped onion
1 can (15 oz) Muir Glen™ organic tomato sauce
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 bag (32 oz) Ore-Ida™ Tater Tots™ frozen potatoes
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (8 oz)
1/4 cup chopped dill pickles

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
  • In 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook beef and onion over medium-high heat 7 to 9 minutes, stirring frequently, until brown; drain, and return to skillet. Stir in tomato sauce, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard and salt. Cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until boiling.
  • Place half of the frozen potatoes in single layer in bottom of baking dish. Pour beef mixture on top. Top with 1 cup of the Cheddar cheese, then the remaining potatoes, then remaining 1 cup of cheese.
  • Bake 45 to 55 minutes or until casserole is bubbly and potatoes are lightly browned. Top with chopped pickles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480, Carbohydrate 38 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 4 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1240 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 1/2 g

Tips:

  • For the best results, use frozen tater tots that are evenly sized. This will help them cook evenly in the casserole.
  • If you don't have cream of celery soup, you can substitute cream of mushroom soup or cream of chicken soup.
  • To make the casserole cheesier, add 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese to the top before baking.
  • If you don't have a 9x13 inch baking dish, you can use a 10x15 inch baking dish instead. Just be sure to increase the cooking time by 5-10 minutes.
  • Serve the casserole hot with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, green beans, or corn.

Conclusion:

Tater tot casserole is a quick and easy dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover tater tots. The casserole is cheesy, flavorful, and satisfying. With a few simple tips, you can make a tater tot casserole that your whole family will love.

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