This family-friendly tater tote casserole recipe is an easy, cheesy, and hearty way to feed a crowd.
This is a quick, creamy and really easy casserole recipe layered with ground beef, veggies, cheese and (of course) tater tots. Bake all until browned and bubbly.
Everyone loves how easy this recipe is to prepare.
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Easy Tater Tot Casserole
- tater tot casserole classic comfort hood that everyone loves.
- If you have tater tots, you probably have them all food on hand.
- This casserole cheap to prepare Extra vegetables can extend your diet even further.
- I need this meal 15 minute preparation You can prepare in advance.
- You can eat it as is or add it to a side salad.
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Calories and Weights of Ingredients in Tater Tot Casserole
Ground beef: Lean ground beef is the base for this recipe, but you can use any type of ground meat, including ground turkey.Rotisserie chicken and meatballs are also great.
sauce: Cream of mushroom soup makes an easy sauce for this casserole recipe. Any “cream of” soup works fine for this recipe, including cream of chicken soup.
Add flavor with either garlic powder, onion powder, or Worcestershire sauce.
vegetable: I almost always use fresh veggies (and frozen corn or peas), but frozen mixed veggies are a pretty easy option.
variation
- Use ground breakfast sausage, diced country ham, or bacon bits as a breakfast casserole.
- Canned soup can also be replaced with gravy (or canned gravy) or concentrated tomato soup.
- For this casserole, you can use homemade condensed cream of mushroom soup.
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How to make tater tot casserole
This is a very easy tater tot casserole recipe. Preparation takes about 15 minutes.
- Brown minced meat and onions in a large skillet.
- Mix vegetables, broth, milk, seasonings and beef in a baking dish. Top with frozen tater tots and cover with cheese.
- bake As per the recipe below until cheese is bubbly and tater tots are browned on top.
Tater tot casserole can also be made in a crockpot!
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leftovers and preservation
- Store the tater tot casserole in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
- Reheat in the microwave and serve for school or work lunches (or in the oven if you want to keep your toddler crispy).
- Freeze individual portions in a freezer-safe container for up to 6 weeks.
- Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
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Classic Tater Tote Casserole
Cheesy, sassy, and hearty ingredients, Tater Tote Casserole is comfort food at its best.
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Preheat oven to 375°F.
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Fry the minced meat and onions over medium heat until the pink color is gone. Eliminate fat.
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Combine vegetables, broth, milk, seasonings, beef mix, and 1/2 cup shredded cheese in a bowl. Spread in a 3-quart (or 9-by-13-inch) casserole dish. Top with remaining cheese.
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Top with tater tots and bake 40-50 minutes or until sauce is bubbly and tots are golden brown.
Frozen vegetables must be thawed first. Otherwise, the recipe will add extra cooking time.You can add any variation or mixture of vegetables.
Canned mushroom soup can be substituted with other “cream of” soups, gravy, or cans of gravy or tomato soup.
This recipe works with any size casserole dish. Deeper dishes may require a little extra cooking time.
This casserole can be pre-assembled and refrigerated. It will take longer to bake if chilled from the refrigerator.
calorie: 606 | | carbohydrate: 52g | | protein: 34g | | thick: 31g | | saturated fat: 13g | | Polyunsaturated fat: Fourg | | Monounsaturated fat: 12g | | Trans fat: 1g | | cholesterol: 90mg | | sodium: 1326mg | | potassium: 939mg | | fiber: 6g | | sugar: 2g | | Vitamin A: 3492IU | | Vitamin C: 19mg | | calcium: 337mg | | iron: Fourmg
Nutritional information provided is an estimate and will vary depending on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
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