Best 7 Moms Tater Tots Casserole Recipes

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Moms tater tots casserole is a dish that brings comfort and warmth to the dinner table. Its hearty blend of ingredients, such as crispy tater tots, savory ground beef, creamy cheese, and flavorful seasonings, makes it a family favorite. Whether you're looking for a weeknight meal or a special occasion dish, this casserole is sure to satisfy your taste buds. With its simple preparation and delicious results, this recipe is a must-try for anyone looking to create a classic comfort food dish.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

MOM'S EASY CHEESY TATER TOT CASSEROLE



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This tasty potato casserole is one of those 'take me back to my childhood' meals. It's easy, inexpensive, and tastes like comfort and all things yummy. Best of all, it's kid approved!

Provided by Amanda Polson

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb ground beef
1 bag - 32oz - tater tot bites
1 block full fat cream cheese
2 cans cream of celery soup
1 cup milk
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 tbsp minced dried onions
1/2 tsp salt
1 + 1/4 tsp ground black pepper separated
2 tbsp ranch dressing mix
1 tbsp seasoning salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375.
  • Spray 9×13 casserole dish with non-stick spray. Set aside.
  • In saucepan, combine the cream cheese, soup, and milk. Warm over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally.
  • In skillet, combine the beef, minced onions, salt, and 1/4 tsp of pepper. Brown on high heat until there is no pink.
  • Spread the beef evenly in the bottom of the casserole dish.
  • Spread the tater tots over the beef layer. Try to eliminate as many 'bump' as possible.
  • Sprinkle the ranch dressing mix, seasoning salt, and remainder of the pepper evenly over the tater tots.
  • When the cream mixture is smooth, slowly poor it over the casserole. Use a spatulate to cover as many tots as possible. Jiggle the dish to make sure the mixture has made it to the beef layer. You can refrigerate at this stage. Cover the dish completely with foil and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Remove from refrigerator for at least 15 minutes before putting into warm oven.
  • Place on a rack in the middle of your oven.
  • Bake for 30 minutes. Add an additional 20 minutes if chilled. The internal temperature should reach at least 165f for the casserole to be done.
  • After baking time, remove from oven and sprinkle cheese over the top. Return to over for 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
  • Serve and enjoy!

MOMS 4 INGREDIENT TATER TOT CASSEROLE



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Moms 4-Ingredient Tater Tot Casserole is made with ground beef, condensed soups and tater tots for a really simple, family-friendly recipe that is both comforting and delicious.

Provided by Amber

Number Of Ingredients 6

1.5-2 pounds ground beef (85/15)
1 pound tater tots, frozen
1 can cream of mushroom condensed soup
1 can cream of chicken condensed soup
pepper
parsley garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. 2. In a medium casserole dish (I use 33 x 25), press the ground beef into bottom. 3. Pepper the top. 4. Wash hands well after handling meat or use gloves. 5. Line a layer of tater tots over top. 6. In a small bowl, stir the cream of chicken and cream of mushroom together and pour over top of tater tots. 7. Pepper the top. 8. Cover and bake for 30 minutes. 9. Remove cover and bake another 15 minutes. 10. Serve.

Nutrition Facts :

MOM'S TATER TOTS CASSEROLE



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My mom had a way with taking inexpensive or left-over meat and cream soups and inventing wonderful casseroles. Here's one of my childhood favorites.

Provided by Karen Hertzberg

Categories     Kid Friendly

Time 1h30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine
1 cup celery, diced
1 small onion, diced (optional)
1 lb ground beef
1 (32 ounce) package frozen tater tots
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup (or cream of chicken soup)
3/4 cup milk
salt & pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In medium skillet over medium heat, sauté celery and onion in butter.
  • Pour into large bowl and set aside (do not add to casserole dish yet).
  • In skillet, brown the beef.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste (I sometimes add a dash of garlic salt).
  • Combine meat with celery and onion mixture.
  • Place 1 layer of Tater Tots in the bottom of a round casserole dish.
  • Top with meat mixture.
  • Add another layer of Tater Tots on top of the meat.
  • In separate bowl, combine soup and milk.
  • Pour soup mixture evenly over top of casserole.
  • Bake at 350° for 1 hour.
  • Cover with foil if Tater Tots get too brown.

TATER TOTS® CASSEROLE



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My family loves this casserole. It is easy to prepare and makes enough for two meals. Serve with a crisp salad and fresh pineapple for a complete meal your family will love!

Provided by Kristy

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes     Vegetable     Tater Tots¨

Time 1h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

cooking spray
1 (32 ounce) package frozen bite-size potato nuggets (such as Tater Tots®), divided
1 pound ground beef
1 cup chopped onion
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons Montreal-style steak seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
½ cup milk
½ cup grated Cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 cup grated Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Prepare a 13x9-inch casserole dish with cooking spray.
  • Spread 20 potato nuggets in the casserole dish.
  • Bake in preheated oven until warmed through, about 10 minutes.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef and onion in the hot skillet until beef is completely browned, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease. Season beef mixture with 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce, steak seasoning, garlic powder, and black pepper.
  • Stir cream of mushroom soup, milk, 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese, and 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce together in a bowl.
  • Smash the warmed potato nuggets in the casserole dish to cover the bottom completely. Spread ground beef mixture over the mashed potato nuggets. Pour soup mixture evenly over the beef layer. Top with remaining potato nuggets and sprinkle 1 cup Cheddar cheese evenly over the nuggets.
  • Bake in preheated oven until casserole is bubbly and potatoes golden brown, 30 to 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 439.5 calories, Carbohydrate 34.4 g, Cholesterol 60.6 mg, Fat 27.7 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 19.3 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 1130.9 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

MOM'S FAVORITE CHICKEN BAKE WITH TATER TOTS



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This chicken casserole made with ORE-IDA TATER TOTS is a family favorite because it's awesome. It's Mom's favorite because it's ridiculously easy to make.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 cup olive oil
1 pkg. (2 oz.) WYLER'S MRS. GRASS Onion Soup Mix
4 cups (1/2 of 32-oz. pkg.) ORE-IDA TATER TOTS
1-1/2 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
1/2 lb. small fresh mushrooms, cut in half
3/4 cup sliced carrots

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 450ºF.
  • Mix oil and soup mix until blended. Combine remaining ingredients in large bowl. Add oil mixture; mix lightly.
  • Spoon into shallow casserole sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Bake 30 min. or until chicken is done.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Sodium 870 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 22 g

TATER TOTS(R) CASSEROLE



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Quick and easy casserole everyone will love.

Provided by barryzimm

Categories     Tater Tots® Casserole

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pound ground beef
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1 (16 ounce) package frozen tater tots

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Cook and stir ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat until no longer pink and completely browned, 7 to 10 minutes; season with salt and black pepper. Stir cream of mushroom soup into the cooked ground beef; pour the mixture into a 9x13-inch baking dish. Layer tater tots evenly over the ground beef mixture; top with Cheddar cheese.
  • Bake until tater tots are golden brown and hot, 30 to 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 345.1 calories, Carbohydrate 16.9 g, Cholesterol 65.1 mg, Fat 23.8 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 18.5 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 700.2 mg, Sugar 1 g

BUSY MOM TATER TOT CASSEROLE



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Need to feed a group of teenage boys (or men!). Need something quick, easy, filling and inexpensive. This is your recipe!! My son's friends would call me to ask when I was making this so they could drop by for a visit. Now they are all in college, and when they're home, I still get requests for this "man meal".

Provided by Tracey D Mizell

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 45m

Yield 1 cassarole, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb ground beef
1 onion, chopped
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can cream of celery soup
1 lb frozen tater tots
grated cheddar cheese
salt, pepper, Tony Chachere's

Steps:

  • In a skillet, brown hamburger and onions. Drain and season with salt, pepper and Tony Chachere's (Cajun seasoning).
  • Place tator tots in prepared 9 x 13 pyrex dish.
  • Sprinkle hamburger and onions over tator tots.
  • In a bowl, mix togethers soups. (you may add a little milk to thin this if desired) Spread over hamburger.
  • Sprinkle shredded cheese over top.
  • Bake at 350° for 30 minutes.
  • Enjoy!

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
  • Be sure to grate the potatoes finely, as this will help them cook evenly.
  • Season the potatoes well with salt and pepper before cooking.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the potatoes, or they will not cook evenly.
  • Cook the potatoes until they are golden brown and crispy.
  • Use a variety of cheeses in the casserole for a more complex flavor.
  • Top the casserole with breadcrumbs or crushed crackers for a crunchy topping.
  • Bake the casserole until it is heated through and bubbly.
  • Let the casserole cool slightly before serving.

Conclusion:

Mom's Tater Tots Casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal or a potluck. The casserole is made with simple ingredients that you probably already have on hand, and it can be customized to your liking. With its crispy tater tots, creamy cheese sauce, and savory sausage, this casserole is sure to be a hit with the whole family.

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