Best 6 Low Cal Tater Tot Casserole Recipes

Tater tot casserole is a classic comfort food dish that's perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's made with frozen tater tots, ground beef, cream of mushroom soup, and cheese. This low-calorie version uses cauliflower tater tots and ground turkey to reduce the calories and fat. This lightened-up version of tater tot casserole is just as delicious and satisfying as the traditional recipe, but it's much better for you. With only 200 calories per serving, this casserole is a great option for a healthy and satisfying meal. It's also packed with protein and fiber, making it a great choice for a post-workout meal. You can also try out other tasty variations provided in the article, such as the vegetarian tater tot casserole, which uses black beans and corn instead of ground beef, and the Mexican tater tot casserole, which is made with salsa, chili powder, and cumin.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

MAKEOVER TATER-TOPPED CASSEROLE

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I love Tater Tot casserole, but wanted a lighter version of the recipe. The Taste of Home Test Kitchen slashed the fat in this classic dish, while keeping all the Tots my family loves. Who know you could have healthy Tater Tots?! -Scott Woodward, Shullsburg, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1/2 pound extra-lean ground turkey
1 package (16 ounces) frozen mixed vegetables, thawed and drained
3/4 cup french-fried onions
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) reduced-fat reduced-sodium condensed cream of celery soup, undiluted
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) reduced-fat reduced-sodium condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1/2 cup fat-free milk
4 cups frozen Tater Tots, thawed

Steps:

In a large skillet, cook beef and turkey over medium heat until no longer pink. In a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray, layer the meat mixture, vegetables and french-fried onions., In a small bowl, combine soups and milk; spread over onions. Top with Tater Tots. Bake, uncovered, at 350° until golden brown, 55-60 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340 calories, Fat 14g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 657mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

TATER TOT CASSEROLE - LOW FAT

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Here's a wonderful recipe that you can vary depending on your taste! You can also substitute Morning Star crumbles for the beef, and use 2 cans of mushroom soup to make this a meat-less meal!

Provided by Bella Donna

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 lb ground round (may sub. ground turkey or crumbles)
1 onion, chopped
1 (10 ounce) can 98% fat-free cream of mushroom soup
1 (10 ounce) can 98% fat-free cream of chicken soup
72 tater tots (onion flavored or regular)
3/4 cup 2% cheddar cheese, grated
3/4 cup cheddar cheese, grated

Steps:

Spray 9x13 pan with cooking spray.
Arrange tater tots in single layer.
Brown ground beef (or turkey) and onion together, drain.
Mix meat & soup.
Spread evenly over tater tots.
Top with cheese and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
(You can add frozen broccoli, cauliflower or carrots for more veggies. - this recipe comes out to 4.5 points per serving).

LOW CAL TATER TOT CASSEROLE

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Make and share this Low Cal Tater Tot Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kimommy

Categories < 4 Hours

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 lb ground turkey
1 small onion, chopped
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 (32 ounce) package frozen tater tots
2 (14 ounce) cans green beans, drained
2 (10 ounce) cans cream of celery soup
2 cups shredded swiss cheese
salt and pepper

Steps:

Heat oven to 350 degrees.
Brown ground turkey and onion with the minced garlic and salt and pepper.
Add cans of celery soup and mix well.
In 9 x 13 baking dish, spread tater tots on bottom.
Spread green beans over tater tots.
Spread turkey mixture over green beans.
Sprinkle cheese over entire dish.
Bake at 350 for 1 hour, or until cheese on top is melted and golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 567.2, Fat 31.9, SaturatedFat 12.2, Cholesterol 77.5, Sodium 1187.8, Carbohydrate 49.7, Fiber 6.8, Sugar 3.1, Protein 23.2

TATER TOTS(R) CASSEROLE

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Quick and easy casserole everyone will love.

Provided by barryzimm

Categories Tater Tots® Casserole

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1 (16 ounce) package frozen tater tots

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Cook and stir ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat until no longer pink and completely browned, 7 to 10 minutes; season with salt and black pepper. Stir cream of mushroom soup into the cooked ground beef; pour the mixture into a 9x13-inch baking dish. Layer tater tots evenly over the ground beef mixture; top with Cheddar cheese.
Bake until tater tots are golden brown and hot, 30 to 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 345.1 calories, Carbohydrate 16.9 g, Cholesterol 65.1 mg, Fat 23.8 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 18.5 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 700.2 mg, Sugar 1 g

LOADED TATER TOT BAKE

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I keep frozen Tater Tots on hand for meals like this yummy Tater Tot casserole. It's a super brunch, breakfast or side dish for kids of all ages. -Nancy Heishman, Las Vegas, Nevada

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Breakfast Brunch

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 tablespoon canola oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
6 ounces Canadian bacon, cut into 1/2-inch strips
4 cups frozen Tater Tots, thawed
6 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1/2 cup half-and-half cream
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, 2-3 minutes. Add Canadian bacon; cook until lightly browned, 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. , Line bottom of a greased 11x7-in. baking dish with Tater Tots; top with Canadian bacon mixture. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, sour cream, cream and seasonings until blended. Stir in cheese; pour over top. Bake, uncovered, until golden brown, 35-40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 443 calories, Fat 29g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 243mg cholesterol, Sodium 917mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

LOW CAL TURKEY TATER TOT CASSEROLE

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Make and share this Low Cal Turkey Tater Tot Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by KristenErinM

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 1h20m

Yield 1 2 quart casserole, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 lb extra lean ground turkey
1 (16 ounce) package frozen frozen tater tots
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can 98% fat-free cream of mushroom soup
3/4 cup skim milk
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
salt and pepper

Steps:

cook turkey, onion, celery,salt, pepper, and garlic powder in pan coated with cooking spray.
spray 2 quart casserole dish with cooking spray.
spread 1/2 bag tater tots in casserole dish.
top with meat mixture.
layer last 1/2 of tater tots over meat.
combine soup and milk and pour evenly over casserole.
bake uncovered for 1 hour at 350.

Tips:

To save time, use frozen tater tots instead of making them from scratch.
If you don't have cream of celery soup, use cream of mushroom soup instead.
Feel free to add other vegetables to the casserole, such as chopped carrots, peas, or corn.
If you want a crispy top, sprinkle some grated Parmesan cheese over the casserole before baking.
Serve the casserole hot with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, salsa, or guacamole.

Conclusion:

This low-calorie tater tot casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover mashed potatoes. With its simple ingredients and customizable toppings, this casserole is sure to please everyone at the table.