Tater Tot Casserole

Name: Tater Tot Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs Ground protein (beef, turkey, or pork); 1 large Onion, diced; 2 cans (10.5 oz each) Cream of mushroom soup (or substitute base); 1 cup Sour cream or Greek yogurt; 2 cups Cheddar cheese, shredded; 2 cups, diced or mixed Mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, corn, or bell pepper); to taste Salt and black pepper; 1 tsp Garlic powder or fresh garlic; 1 lb (about 3.5 cups) Frozen tater tots; 3 tbsp Butter, melted; 1 tsp Paprika or smoked paprika (optional garnish); 2 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped (optional garnish)

A comforting, customizable casserole built on a creamy base layer topped with crispy tater tots, with endless protein and vegetable swap options. Golden and bubbling from the oven, it's pure comfort food that adapts to what you have on hand.

min

servings

563

kcal

30.4g

protein

Ingredients

6 servings

Ground protein (beef, turkey, or pork)1.5 lbs

Onion, diced1 large

Cream of mushroom soup (or substitute base)2 cans (10.5 oz each)

Sour cream or Greek yogurt1 cup

Cheddar cheese, shredded2 cups

Mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, corn, or bell pepper)2 cups, diced or mixed

Salt and black pepperto taste

Garlic powder or fresh garlic1 tsp

Frozen tater tots1 lb (about 3.5 cups)

Butter, melted3 tbsp

Paprika or smoked paprika (optional garnish)1 tsp

Fresh parsley, chopped (optional garnish)2 tbsp

Method

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the ground protein, breaking it into small pieces as it cooks, about 5–7 minutes. Drain excess fat.

Add diced onion to the meat and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in garlic powder if using.

Remove from heat. Stir in cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, shredded cheese, and mixed vegetables until well combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Spread the meat and vegetable mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.

Distribute frozen tater tots in a single layer over the base. Drizzle melted butter evenly over the tots.

Bake uncovered for 35–45 minutes, until tater tots are golden brown and crispy, and the filling is bubbling at the edges.

Let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with paprika and fresh parsley if desired. Serve hot.

Nutrition, per serving

Calories563 kcal

Protein30.4 g

Carbohydrate24.3 g

Fat38.8 g

Fibre2.4 g

Sodium691.4 mg

Per serving. Changing servings scales the amounts, not these figures.

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