Tater Tots – We buy these frozen from the grocery store. You could also try a bag of frozen cauliflower tots if you wanted to up the veggies even more!
Veggies – The ground beef will get cooked up with some minced garlic and diced sweet onion, and you’ll also add in a drained can of mixed vegetables.
Sauce – A dash of hot sauce and a little Worcestershire sauce will add some flavor to that cream of chicken and make for a savory sauce that coats the meat and veggies.
Cheese – We’re using shredded cheddar here. You could swap it for colby jack, mozzarella, or monterey jack depending on what you have on hand.
What Readers are Saying!
“This was a hit with the whole family! The way its layered keeps the tots crispy, and not mushy. We all loved it!” – Beks
How To Make Tater Tot Casserole:
Beef: Add the ground beef, onion, and garlic to a large skillet and cook, breaking the meat up as it cooks, until the beef is cooked through.
Drain: Drain the fat and dump the mixture into a large mixing bowl.
Mix: Add the vegetables, hot sauce, and Worcestershire sauce and cream of chicken soup to the bowl and stir.
HELPFUL TIP!
The hot sauce will not make this recipe spicy at all. It just adds some depth to the flavor. Your kids will still love it!
Prepare: Add this mixture to your oiled 9×13 pan and spread it all out evenly.
Cheese: Sprinkle the top of that with shredded cheese then add a layer of frozen tots on top of the cheese.
Bake: Now you can start baking for 45 minutes and it is ready to serve!
Crispy tots, seasoned beef, plenty of veggies, and melty cheese. What more could you want in a dinner?
How To Make Ahead:
If you’re trying to save time you can prepare this casserole ahead and then refrigerate it until it is ready to bake.
We recommend adding the tater tots just before baking for maximum crispy goodness.
If you’re storing this in the fridge, you can make this up to 24 hours in advance. If freezing, this will last for up to 3 months.
