Best 7 Nuggets And Tots Casserole Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary delight with our Nuggets and Tater Tots Casserole, a harmonious blend of crispy chicken nuggets, golden tater tots, and a creamy, cheesy sauce. This delectable casserole is a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. Each bite offers a satisfying crunch from the nuggets and tater tots, enveloped in a velvety smooth sauce that brings everything together. It's a perfect meal for busy weeknights, lazy weekends, or any occasion where comfort food is desired. Dive into this ultimate comfort food experience and create lasting memories around the dinner table.

The article features three irresistible recipes that cater to different preferences and dietary needs. The Classic Nuggets and Tater Tots Casserole is a timeless favorite, featuring a combination of frozen chicken nuggets, tater tots, cream of chicken soup, and a blend of cheeses. For a healthier twist, the Lightened Up Nuggets and Tater Tots Casserole uses baked chicken nuggets, low-fat cream of chicken soup, and a reduced amount of cheese, resulting in a lighter yet equally satisfying dish. And for those with dietary restrictions, the Gluten-Free Nuggets and Tater Tots Casserole offers a delicious option made with gluten-free chicken nuggets, tater tots, and a creamy sauce made from almond milk and cornstarch.

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

EASY TATER TOT® CASSEROLE



Easy Tater Tot® Casserole image

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

CAROLYN'S CHICKEN TATER TOT® CASSEROLE



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This is a favorite go-to recipe for me that I usually have all the ingredients for in my kitchen and it tastes great.

Provided by Carolyn Coleman

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 13

olive oil cooking spray
4 skinless, boneless chicken strips
1 (10.5 ounce) can chicken gravy
1 (10.5 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
1 cup evaporated milk
1 cup sage and onion stuffing mix (such as Pepperidge Farm®)
½ cup minced onion
2 teaspoons minced garlic
¼ teaspoon celery seed
1 pinch ground black pepper to taste
1 (32 ounce) package frozen bite-size potato nuggets (such as Tater Tots®)
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Spray lightly with cooking spray. Add chicken strips; cook until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 4 minutes per side. Cut into cubes.
  • Transfer chicken to a large bowl. Add chicken gravy, cream of chicken soup, evaporated milk, stuffing mix, onion, garlic, celery seed, and black pepper; mix until combined.
  • Spread frozen potato nuggets in the bottom of the prepared pan. Pour chicken mixture evenly on top. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese and Cheddar cheese on top.
  • Bake casserole in the preheated oven until golden and bubbly, about 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 348.7 calories, Carbohydrate 34.3 g, Cholesterol 43.2 mg, Fat 17.8 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 17.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 926.6 mg, Sugar 3.9 g

TATER TOTS® CASSEROLE



Tater Tots® Casserole image

My family loves this casserole. It is easy to prepare and makes enough for two meals. Serve with a crisp salad and fresh pineapple for a complete meal your family will love!

Provided by Kristy

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes     Vegetable     Tater Tots¨

Time 1h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

cooking spray
1 (32 ounce) package frozen bite-size potato nuggets (such as Tater Tots®), divided
1 pound ground beef
1 cup chopped onion
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons Montreal-style steak seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
½ cup milk
½ cup grated Cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 cup grated Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Prepare a 13x9-inch casserole dish with cooking spray.
  • Spread 20 potato nuggets in the casserole dish.
  • Bake in preheated oven until warmed through, about 10 minutes.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef and onion in the hot skillet until beef is completely browned, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease. Season beef mixture with 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce, steak seasoning, garlic powder, and black pepper.
  • Stir cream of mushroom soup, milk, 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese, and 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce together in a bowl.
  • Smash the warmed potato nuggets in the casserole dish to cover the bottom completely. Spread ground beef mixture over the mashed potato nuggets. Pour soup mixture evenly over the beef layer. Top with remaining potato nuggets and sprinkle 1 cup Cheddar cheese evenly over the nuggets.
  • Bake in preheated oven until casserole is bubbly and potatoes golden brown, 30 to 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 439.5 calories, Carbohydrate 34.4 g, Cholesterol 60.6 mg, Fat 27.7 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 19.3 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 1130.9 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

LOADED TATER TOTS®



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Brought this to a football-watching party, and it was a great crowd-pleaser.

Provided by Tyson

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Meat and Poultry

Time 1h5m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (32 ounce) package frozen bite-size potato nuggets (such as Tater Tots®)
4 slices bacon
2 tablespoons butter
1 shallot, minced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups whole milk
2 tablespoons sour cream
1 pinch ground black pepper
1 pinch nutmeg
1 ½ cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, divided
3 green onions, sliced
2 tablespoons sour cream, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Arrange potato nuggets in a single layer on a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until lightly golden, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels and chop coarsely.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat; add shallot and cook until fragrant. Stir in flour and cook until light golden, about 2 minutes. Whisk in milk and 2 tablespoons sour cream; stir until smooth and thick, about 5 minutes. Season with black pepper and nutmeg. Stir in 1 cup Cheddar cheese until fully melted.
  • Transfer potatoes to a 9x13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle bacon on top. Pour cheese sauce over the potatoes. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese on top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven just until cheese melts, about 7 minutes. Remove from the oven; top with green onions and 2 tablespoons sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256.7 calories, Carbohydrate 22.5 g, Cholesterol 28.4 mg, Fat 17 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 7.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 489 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

MOM'S KILLER TATER TOT® QUICHE



Mom's Killer Tater Tot® Quiche image

This quiche is absolutely delicious and addictive. The crispy, buttery Tater Tot® potato crust is incredible. I have to tell myself I'm only going to make it on weekends!

Provided by Extropian

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Eggs     Quiche

Time 1h41m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 cups frozen bite-size potato nuggets (such as Ore-Ida® Crispy Crowns®)
3 tablespoons butter, melted
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
¾ cup diced ham
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 eggs
1 ¼ cups milk
⅓ cup diced onion
⅓ cup diced green bell pepper
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Place potato nuggets in a large microwave-safe bowl. Heat in the microwave until thawed, 1 to 2 minutes. Add butter and salt; mash together until potato nuggets are crumbled. Press evenly into a glass pie dish to make crust.
  • Bake crust in the preheated oven until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Combine Cheddar cheese, ham, Parmesan cheese, and flour in a bowl.
  • Beat 4 eggs in a bowl until smooth. Add milk, onion, green bell pepper, salt, onion powder, and garlic powder. Stir into Cheddar cheese mixture until combined. Pour over crust.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until set and golden, about 45 minutes. Let cool before slicing, 10 to 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 354.7 calories, Carbohydrate 16.2 g, Cholesterol 151 mg, Fat 25.4 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 17.7 g, SaturatedFat 12.9 g, Sodium 1113.3 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

FLAVORFUL TATER TOT® CASSEROLE



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This is a tastier version of Tater Tot® casserole with hearty ingredients for a full meal. Made with Owens® Original Breakfast Sausage, Ro*Tel® Diced Tomatoes, frozen broccoli cuts and Ore-Ida® Tater Tots®. I like it because it is easier than shepherd's pie. My friends and their pre-teen kids love it too. Spread more cheese over potatoes before baking if desired.

Provided by Smiles_JS

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork     Sausage

Time 1h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

cooking spray
1 (16 ounce) package pork sausage (such as Owens® Original)
1 small onion, chopped
1 ½ teaspoons minced garlic
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers (such as RO*TEL®)
1 (12 ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli, thawed
2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
1 (10.75 ounce) can cream of celery soup
1 (32 ounce) package frozen bite-size potato nuggets (such as Tater Tots®)
1 pinch ground black and red pepper blend (such as McCormick® Hot Shot®), or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir sausage in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until onion is softened, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Mix tomatoes with green chile peppers, broccoli, Mexican cheese blend, and cream of celery soup into sausage mixture; spread into the prepared baking dish. Arrange potato nuggets over sausage mixture; season with pepper.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is bubbling and potato nuggets are slightly brown, about 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 514.8 calories, Carbohydrate 36.5 g, Cholesterol 69 mg, Fat 35.5 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 14.2 g, Sodium 1658.3 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

NUGGETS AND TOTS CASSEROLE



Nuggets and Tots Casserole image

if you love chicken nuggets with tater tots,i finally create this recipe.

Provided by raymond spencer

Categories     Casseroles

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (26 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
1 1/2 c three cheese alfredo sauce
1/2 c milk
1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix
2 Tbsp italian seasoning
1 Tbsp garlic powder
2 tsp seasoned pepper
1 tsp sodium-free salt
1 pkg frozen all-white meat chicken nuggets
1 pkg frozen tater tots
2 c shredded process american cheese
1 c blue cheese crumbles

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.Prepare a 9x13-inch casserole dish with cooking spray.
  • 2. Mix cream of chicken soup,alfredo sauce,milk,dry onion soup mix,italian seasoning,garlic powder,seasoned pepper and sodium-free salt in a bowl.
  • 3. Layer 1 bag of frozen chicken nuggets into the bottom of the prepared casserole dish;top with frozen tater tots.Pour the chicken soup mixture evenly over the chicken nuggets and tater tots.Sprinkle shredded american cheese over the mixture;top with blue cheese crumbles.
  • 4. Bake in preheated oven until hot all the way through,about 1 hour.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients. Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make a big difference in the final dish.
  • Don't overcook the tater tots. They should be crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside.
  • Use a variety of cheeses. A blend of cheeses will give the casserole a more complex flavor.
  • Add your favorite seasonings. Garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper are all good options.
  • Top the casserole with a crunchy topping. Crushed potato chips, cornflakes, or bread crumbs are all good choices.

Conclusion:

Nuggets and tots 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 nuggets and tots. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a hearty and satisfying casserole that the whole family will enjoy.

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