Tater tot casserole is a classic American comfort food dish that is perfect for busy weeknights or potlucks. It is made with layers of frozen tater tots, ground beef, cheese, and cream of mushroom soup. The casserole is then baked in the oven until golden brown and bubbly. This recipe includes three different variations on the classic tater tot casserole:
* **Classic Tater Tot Casserole**: This is the basic recipe that uses ground beef, cheddar cheese, cream of mushroom soup, and frozen tater tots.
* **Loaded Tater Tot Casserole**: This variation adds bacon, green onions, and sour cream to the classic recipe.
* **Mexican Tater Tot Casserole**: This variation uses ground beef taco meat, salsa, and Mexican cheese blend in place of the cheddar cheese.
All three recipes are easy to follow and can be made in under an hour. They are also all delicious and sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
TATER TOTS(R) CASSEROLE
Quick and easy casserole everyone will love.
Provided by barryzimm
Categories Tater Tots® Casserole
Time 40m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 5
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
TATER TOT CASSEROLE
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
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
TATER TOT CASSEROLE III
An easy, kid-friendly casserole -- makes great leftovers, too!
Provided by Drew
Categories Main Dish Recipes Casserole Recipes Vegetable Tater Tots¨
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- In a large skillet over high heat, brown the ground beef and drain fat. Stir in condensed cream of mushroom soup, skim milk, garlic salt and green beans. Pour the mixture into a medium-sized casserole dish and layer with the tater tots.
- Bake in preheated oven for about 30 minutes, or until tater tots are browned and crispy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 403.6 calories, Carbohydrate 40.7 g, Cholesterol 36.1 mg, Fat 21.9 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 1753.3 mg, Sugar 7.6 g
CREAMY TATER TOT CASSEROLE
Quick, easy and delicious!
Provided by Bea Gassman
Categories Main Dish Recipes Casserole Recipes Vegetable Tater Tots¨
Time 1h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch casserole dish.
- In a large mixing bowl combine tater tots, soup, onion, sour cream, cheese, garlic powder, seasoning salt and softened butter; mix well. Transfer to casserole dish. In a medium bowl combine cereal and melted butter; spread over casserole. Sprinkle the top with parmesan cheese (use more or less according to your taste) and paprika.
- Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until browned. (Note: It's a good idea to put a cookie sheet under the casserole dish, in case it bubbles over while cooking.)
Nutrition Facts : Calories 707.4 calories, Carbohydrate 44.9 g, Cholesterol 119.1 mg, Fat 56.3 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 14.2 g, SaturatedFat 30.4 g, Sodium 1267.3 mg, Sugar 3.6 g
Tips:
- Use a variety of tater tots. Different brands and flavors of tater tots can give your casserole a unique flavor and texture. Try using a mix of regular tater tots, sweet potato tater tots, or even flavored tater tots like bacon or cheddar cheese.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with your ingredients. The beauty of a tater tot casserole is that you can add just about anything you like. Try adding different types of cheese, vegetables, or meat. Some popular additions include ground beef, sausage, bell peppers, onions, and corn.
- Make sure your casserole is cooked through before serving. The internal temperature of the casserole should reach 165 degrees Fahrenheit. You can check the temperature with a meat thermometer.
- Serve your casserole with your favorite toppings. Some popular toppings include sour cream, salsa, guacamole, and shredded cheese.
Conclusion:
Tater tot casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its simple ingredients and endless possibilities for variation, tater tot casserole is sure to become a family favorite. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give tater tot casserole a try. You won't be disappointed!
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