Best 7 Cheesy Tator Tot Casserole Recipes

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Cheesy tator tot casserole is a delectable and comforting dish that combines the crispy crunch of tater tots with a rich and flavorful cheese sauce. It's a perfect meal for busy families or potlucks, as it's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With countless variations and customizable toppings, the cheesy tator tot casserole is a versatile dish that can be tailored to suit any taste. In this article, we'll explore some of the best recipes for cheesy tator tot casserole, providing a detailed guide and helpful tips to help you create a delicious and memorable dish that will leave your family and friends craving for more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CREAMY CHEESY TATER TOT CASSEROLE



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This creamy cheesy Tater Tot casserole takes potatoes to a whole new level of deliciousness.

Provided by Debby Mayne

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 of a 32-oz. package of frozen Tater Tots
1 can of cream of chicken soup
1/2 cup of sour cream
2 tablespoons of milk (whatever kind you have on hand)
2 tablespoons of melted butter
1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon of onion powder
1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese
3/4 cup of crushed plain potato chips
1/4 cup of bacon bits

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 and spray the bottom of a 7" x 11" casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  • In a large bowl, mix the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, melted butter, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  • Fold in the Tater Tots and stir until they are all coated with the mixture.
  • Pour the mixture into the casserole dish.
  • Sprinkle the cheese, potato chips, and bacon bits over the top.
  • Bake for 45 minutes.
  • Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 415 calories, Carbohydrate 33 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 45 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 28 grams fat, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 10 grams protein, SaturatedFat 11 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 1001 milligrams sodium, Sugar 1 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams unsaturated fat

CLASSIC TATER TOT CASSEROLE RECIPE



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Tater tot casserole is so cheesy and so easy! This delicious dish is filled with ground beef, green beans, cream of chicken, and cheese, then topped off with tater tots. Everyone will love this easy meal!

Provided by Becky Hardin - The Cookie Rookie

Categories     Main Course

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound ground beef
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon pepper
15 ounces green beans (drained)
10 ounces cream of chicken
2 ½ cups sharp cheddar cheese (divided)
½ cup sour cream
½ Tablespoon ketchup
1 teaspoon soy sauce
16 ounces bag of frozen tater tots (don't thaw the tater tots- keep them frozen)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Prepare a 9x13 baking dish and spray with cooking oil. Set aside.
  • In a large skillet, cook ground beef until no longer pink over medium heat. Drain grease.
  • Season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, dried basil, and pepper. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, mix together drained green beans, cream of chicken, 1 cup of the divided cheese, sour cream, ketchup, and soy sauce. Add the ground beef to the bowl and mix together.
  • Spread the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Make sure it's evenly dispersed.
  • Take frozen tater tots and arrange them in a single layer covering the beef mixture.
  • Place the pan in the oven uncovered to cook for 25 minutes.
  • Top tater tots with remaining 1 ½ cups of cheese over the casserole and return pan to the oven for an additional 10-15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the tater tots are golden brown. The sides should also be bubbly.
  • Best when served warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 366 kcal, Carbohydrate 8 g, Protein 21 g, Fat 28 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 88 mg, Sodium 862 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

OPIE'S CHEESY TATER TOT CASSEROLE



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I created this recipe over time in homage to the original from Opie's BBQ in Spicewood, TX. Some things to note: Ore-Ida tater tots have lots of salt and seasoning; typically off-brand do not. I would probably add over a tsp for off-brand tots.

Provided by Sobiedaddies

Categories     Potato

Time 1h25m

Yield 1 Casserole, 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (2 lb) bag ore-ida frozen tater tots
2 (10 3/4 ounce) cans reduced-fat cream of chicken soup
1 (8 ounce) low-fat sour cream
1 (16 ounce) package low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded
1 (8 ounce) package colby cheese, shredded
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 (6 ounce) container French-fried onions

Steps:

  • Mix everything but the Colby cheese and french's onions in a large bowl (make sure tots are still frozen so they don't break apart).
  • Scoop mixture into one 9x13 pan.
  • Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for one hour.
  • Top with Colby cheese and then French's onions and bake for another 5-10 minutes until onions are golden brown.

CHEESY TATER TOT CASSEROLE



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This tater tot casserole is made with tater tots, cheese, ground beef, golden mushroom soup, frozen vegetables, and milk.

Provided by Stephanie Gallagher

Categories     Dinner     Side Dish     Brunch

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound ground beef
1 (10.75 oz.) can condensed golden mushroom soup
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup frozen peas and carrots
1/4 cup frozen corn
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
16 oz. package frozen tater tots

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 F.​
  • Brown ground beef in a large skillet. Drain fat and transfer beef to a 1-quart casserole dish. Add golden mushroom soup, milk, frozen peas, carrots, and corn. Stir well.​
  • Top with cheese, then tater tots.​
  • Bake 30 to 40 minutes until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 730 kcal, Carbohydrate 43 g, Cholesterol 135 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 43 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, Sodium 1143 mg, Sugar 6 g, Fat 43 g, ServingSize 1 casserole (4 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g

CHEESY TATER TOT CASSEROLE



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I hate tater tot casserole but my husband loves it so I had to come up with one that I liked too. This is it! It's nice and creamy with lots of cheesy goodness!

Provided by sassytxnmama

Categories     Weeknight

Time 1h20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb ground beef
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
1 cup milk
1 (8 ounce) sour cream
1 (32 ounce) package tater tots
3 cups shredded cheese (use your fave)
1 small onion, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Brown ground beef, add onion to saute, drain, set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine soup, milk, sour cream, and 1 cup of shredded cheese, as well as any of your favorite seasoning, mix well.
  • Add package of tots, beef, and onions to soup mix. Mix all together and make sure the tots are well coated.
  • Place tot mixture in a 13x9 pan, smooth it out. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes. Remove from oven, top with remaining 2 cups of cheese and return to oven. Cook for an additional 30 minutes.

CHEESY TATER TOT® BREAKFAST CASSEROLE



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This is a recipe for a cheesy Tater Tot® breakfast casserole we whipped together for the family with both our hearts and tummies on Christmas morning. It is amazing! Enjoy!

Provided by Heidi Hawkeye

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Eggs

Time 1h45m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 11

cooking spray
1 pound bacon
1 pound bulk pork sausage
3 ½ cups frozen bite-sized potato nuggets (such as Tater Tots®)
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
3 cups grated Colby-Jack cheese, divided
8 large eggs
2 cups milk
1 small onion, chopped
1 ½ tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Spray a 9x12-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels and let cool.
  • Heat the same skillet over medium-high heat and add sausage. Cook and stir until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat. Crumble cooled bacon.
  • Place potato nuggets in the bottom of the prepared baking dish, distributed evenly. Drizzle evenly with melted butter. Sprinkle with 1 1/2 cups of Colby-Jack cheese.
  • Mix eggs, milk, onion, 1/2 of the bacon and sausage, mustard, salt, and pepper together in a bowl. Pour into the baking dish. Add remaining Colby-Jack cheese, bacon, and sausage.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until set and cheese is melted, about 1 hour. Let cool for 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 586.7 calories, Carbohydrate 14.8 g, Cholesterol 258.7 mg, Fat 47 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 28.6 g, SaturatedFat 23 g, Sodium 1338 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

CHEESY TATER TOTS® CASSEROLE



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Steal the potluck spotlight with this Cheesy TATER TOTS Casserole. Look no further for you new favorite cheesy TATER TOT dish.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 1h20m

Yield 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pkg. (32 oz.) ORE-IDA TATER TOTS
1 cup chopped onions
1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
2 cans (10-3/4 oz. each) condensed cream of chicken soup
1-1/2 cups BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream
1 pkg. (8 oz.) KRAFT Shredded Cheddar Cheese
1 pkg. (6 oz.) STOVE TOP Herb Seasoned Stuffing Mix
1/4 cup butter, melted

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Spread TATER TOTS onto bottom of shallow 4-qt. casserole sprayed with cooking spray; sprinkle with onions.
  • Mix cream cheese, soup and sour cream until blended; spoon evenly over TATER TOTS. Sprinkle with cheese, then dry stuffing mix. Drizzle with butter.
  • Bake 1 hour to 1 hour 10 min. or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320, Fat 23 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Sodium 730 mg, Carbohydrate 22 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 4 g, Protein 8 g

Tips:

  • Use Frozen Tater Tots: Frozen tater tots are a convenient and time-saving option that still delivers a crispy texture when baked.
  • Choose a Flavorful Cheese: Opt for a cheese with a bold flavor, such as cheddar, mozzarella, or pepper jack, to add depth to the casserole.
  • Don't Overcook the Casserole: Bake the casserole just until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the tater tots are heated through. Overcooking can lead to dry and crumbly tater tots.
  • Add Mix-Ins for Extra Flavor: Feel free to add other ingredients to the casserole, such as cooked ground beef, bacon, diced peppers, or onions, to customize the flavor.
  • Serve with Condiments: Offer a variety of condiments, such as ketchup, mustard, or sour cream, to allow your guests to customize their serving.

Conclusion:

The Cheesy Tater Tot Casserole is an easy-to-make and crowd-pleasing dish that combines the crispy texture of tater tots with the gooey goodness of melted cheese. It's a perfect comfort food for a weeknight dinner or a potluck gathering. With its simple ingredients and customizable flavor options, this casserole is sure to become a family favorite. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to indulge in this delightful cheesy delight!

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