Whether main dishes or sides, these Tater Tot casserole recipes are sure to become family favorites. In fact, there may be no comfort food more comforting than a Tater Tot casserole, crispy and golden with the little tots, and loaded up with goodies like melty shredded cheese, ground beef, bacon, eggs, and a variety of other ingredients that your heart and palate desire.Īre you hungry yet? If you are, stick around for inventive Tater Tot recipes that will have your loved ones begging for seconds. But we all know the tot shines brightest as a main course or a side dish on home tables across America. One bar in San Francisco even serves bacon-wrapped tot poutine. In the past few years, Tater Tots have gotten more prominent on bar menus - either on their own or in a magical mixture. We think you might agree that leftovers have never tasted so good. They were originally designed to use up the bits of potato left over from cutting french fries. Not only have tots been keeping kids happy (adults, too), but they're also an example of making use of food scraps to reduce food waste. These little barrels of fried potato fun have been celebrated in school cafeterias and on American dinner tables since the 1950s. Crispy on the outside with soft potato on the inside, all without the need for a deep fryer - brilliant.
It works perfectly, and allows for minimal work on a crazy holiday.We’re going to go ahead and declare Tater Tots one of the greatest inventions of the 20th century. When you’re ready to use, thaw in the fridge, add onions, then bake.įor holidays, we love to make this easy Tater Tot Casserole recipe the day before up through step 3, then finish it off right when company comes. Cover the baking dish with plastic wrap, then again with foil. Do not add the onions on top, or bake it. STORE l eftovers in an airtight container, in the fridge, for 3-4 days.įREEZE in an airtight container in the freezer for 1-2 months. bag (32 oz.) frozen tater tots 1 cup cooked and crumbled bacon 1 cup leftover chicken, chopped 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded 1/4 cup red onion, diced. Sprinkle the ground beef mixture evenly over the tater tot layer, then add the layer of soup.Season with onion powder, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.Heat up a large skillet and add ground meat.Pour the meat mixture into a 9×13 baking pan. Drain off any excess grease from the meat, stir in the Worcestershire sauce. Brown the meat before adding it to the casserole. Brown your ground beef and onion in a medium skillet, season the meat with garlic, salt, and pepper. This dish can easily accommodate a layer of ground beef, ground chicken, or ground turkey. In that case, we like to serve it with a side salad or a side of vegetables, like Roasted Green Beans or Grilled Asparagus. We often add a layer of protein, which turns this casserole into a hearty and delicious main dish. When we make this as a cheesy potato side dish, we serve it with a holiday favorite: Roasted Turkey or Honey Glazed Ham. Tater Tots come in two main sizes: tater rounds (like we used), and the larger more cylindrical tot shape.Sprinkle with: scallions or crumbled bacon.Add a layer of protein: cubed ham or cooked ground beef (more details below).Add veggies: carrots, corn, zucchini, broccoli or cauliflower florets.Of course we love this version, but you can easily change things up. Or use one can of whichever your prefer (cream of chicken soup OR cream of mushroom soup). If your grocery store doesn’t carry a combination, use half a can of each. Soup clarification : This recipe calls for using a can of “Cream of Chicken and Mushroom Soup”.
Sprinkle onions over the top of the casserole. Combine sour cream, cheese, cream of chicken/mushroom soup, and garlic salt in a medium bowl. Arrange frozen tater tots in a greased 9×13 casserole dish.ĬREAM CENTER.
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