Craving a hearty and flavorful Southwestern-inspired dish? Look no further than the Southwestern Veggie-Packed Tater Tot Casserole recipe by Tasty. This tantalizing casserole is a delightful blend of textures and flavors, featuring a crispy tater tot topping, a creamy and cheesy filling, and a medley of colorful vegetables. It's a perfect dish for a weeknight family meal, a casual gathering with friends, or even a potluck. Whether you're a vegetarian or simply looking to add more veggies to your diet, this casserole is sure to satisfy your cravings and leave you feeling nourished and content.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
SOUTHWESTERN VEGGIE-PACKED TATER TOT CASSEROLE RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: cauliflower, olive oil, garlic, medium yellow onion, frozen corn, shredded carrot, black beans, all-purpose flour, chili powder, kosher salt, whole milk, diced tomato, shredded mozzarella cheese, frozen tater tot, small tomato, medium red onion, jalapeño, fresh cilantro
Provided by Pierce Abernathy
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Cut the head of cauliflower in half, remove the stem, and chop into small pieces. Set aside.
- Heat the oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and onion and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
- Add the corn, carrots, black beans, and 2 cups (600 g) of cauliflower and cook, stirring often, for another 3 minutes, until the corn starts to brown around the edges.
- Add the flour, chili powder, and salt and stir until the vegetables are evenly coated.
- Add the milk and diced tomatoes and cook, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 3 minutes.
- Add the mozzarella cheese and stir until melted.
- Turn off the heat and arrange the tater tots on top of the vegetable mixture.
- Transfer to the oven and bake until browned and bubbling, about 30 minutes.
- Garnish the casserole with tomato, red onion, jalapeño, and cilantro, if using.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 829 calories, Carbohydrate 113 grams, Fat 32 grams, Fiber 19 grams, Protein 30 grams, Sugar 19 grams
SOUTHWEST TATER TOT CASSEROLE
Easy dish that will make everyone ask for seconds, maybe thirds! You can customize the spiciness to suit your family.
Provided by MamaRebe
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 55m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Brown the hamburger meat and the sausage together in a skillet. Drain the canned veggies and mix all together in a casserole dish with the cheese sauce. After the meat is browned and the grease is drained stir it in with the mixture. Top with the tater tots then sprinkle the cheese on top.
- Bake in the oven at 375°F till the tops of the tots are browned the way you like. Let sit for 10 minutes before you dig inches Enjoy!
- (Alterations: you can also mix in french fried onions with the tater tot layer before cooking).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 587.5, Fat 40.5, SaturatedFat 16.8, Cholesterol 93.2, Sodium 1385.2, Carbohydrate 32.9, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 3, Protein 24.8
SOUTHWEST VEGETARIAN BAKE
This veggie-packed casserole hits the spot on chilly nights. It's a healthy canned vegetable recipe that's great for any time I have a taste for Mexican food with all the fixings. -Patricia Gale, Monticello, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h15m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, bring rice and water to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until rice is tender, 35-40 minutes., Preheat oven to 350°. Place beans, corn, tomatoes, cheddar cheese and rice in a large bowl; stir in salsa, sour cream and pepper. Transfer to a shallow 2-1/2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with onion and olives. , Bake, uncovered, 30 minutes. Sprinkle with Mexican cheese; bake, uncovered, until heated through and cheese is melted, 5-10 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 285 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 759mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 15g protein. Diabetic exchanges
VEGGIE TOT CASSEROLE
Casserole filled with sausage crumbles, egg mixture, and veggie tots topped with cheese.
Time 50m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease a 9 x 13 casserole dish.
- In a large bowl, beat together milk, eggs, salt and pepper.
- Add sausage crumbles to the bottom of the casserole dish and top with the egg mixture.
- Then layer the Green Giant™ Veggie Tots on top of the egg mixture and top with shredded cheese.
- Bake for 45 minutes or until done.
TATER TOT & VEGETABLE CASSEROLE
A healthier, delicious, ovo/lacto-vegetarian-friendly twist to the usually meat-heavy tater-tot casserole. Makes enough for 4 people as a main dish.
Provided by jessicajohnson
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Steam vegetables so they're slightly-tender but not limp.
- Whip eggs and add some cheese and the vegetables.
- Layer half the tater-tots along the bottom of a casserole dish. Pour vegetable/egg/cheese mixture over tater-tots. Add the last of the tater-tots then sprinkle with the last of the cheese.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 305.4, Fat 17.8, SaturatedFat 9, Cholesterol 255.7, Sodium 446.5, Carbohydrate 14.2, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 5.1, Protein 23.1
Tips:
- Prep the veggies in advance: Dice the bell peppers, onions, and zucchini ahead of time to save time during assembly.
- Use a large skillet: A large skillet will help to evenly cook the vegetables.
- Don't overcrowd the skillet: Cook the vegetables in batches if necessary to prevent overcrowding.
- Season the vegetables well: Use a generous amount of salt, pepper, and chili powder to flavor the vegetables.
- Use a good quality cheese: A sharp cheddar cheese or a Mexican cheese blend will give the casserole a delicious flavor.
- Don't overcook the casserole: The casserole is done when the vegetables are tender and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Conclusion:
This Southwestern Veggie-Packed Tater Tot Casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It is packed with healthy vegetables and has a flavorful Southwestern twist. The tater tots add a crispy texture and the cheese gives it a gooey, melted goodness. This casserole is sure to be a hit with the whole family. This recipe is also a great way to use up leftover vegetables. If you have any leftover bell peppers, onions, or zucchini, simply dice them up and add them to the casserole. You can also use any type of cheese that you like. A sharp cheddar cheese or a Mexican cheese blend will both work well. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy dinner, give this Southwestern Veggie-Packed Tater Tot Casserole a try. You won't be disappointed!
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