Best 4 Vegetarian Comfort Food Tater Tot Casserole Recipes

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When you're looking for a warm and comforting meal, vegetarian comfort food tater tot casserole has a special place in the culinary world. This hearty dish is filled with layers of creamy potatoes, flavorful spices, and your favorite vegetables, all topped with a crispy layer of tater tots. It's perfect for busy weeknights or chilly days when you're craving something filling and delicious. Whether you're looking to try a new recipe or find a new go-to comfort food, this ultimate guide to the best vegetarian comfort food tater tot casserole recipes has got you covered.

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

NO-MEAT TATER TOT CASSEROLE (VEGETARIAN)



No-Meat Tater Tot Casserole (Vegetarian) image

Rich-tasting comfort food that's easy and yummy! I like to have a salad and a piece of bread and I call it dinner! Serve as a side dish or a vegetarian entree!

Provided by SaraFish

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h5m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 chopped onion
3 stalks chopped celery
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can condensed cream of celery soup
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
3 tablespoons half-and-half (or milk)
1 (32 ounce) package frozen frozen tater tots
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Saute onion and celery in oil until tender.
  • Set aside to cool slightly.
  • Scrape into mixing bowl.
  • Add soup, garlic powder, pepper, and half and half.
  • Mix well.
  • Add frozen tater tots (reserve a handful first) and toss well.
  • Spray a casserole dish (I use my 13X9 square Pyrex baking dish) with Pam.
  • Pour mixture into dish.
  • Arrange reserved tots over top.
  • Cover with cheese.
  • Bake at 350 for 45 to 50 minutes until cheese is melted and just barely starting to brown.
  • Cool slightly before serving.

VEGETARIAN COMFORT FOOD: TATER TOT CASSEROLE



Vegetarian Comfort Food: Tater Tot Casserole image

Delicious, savory, and comforting, this tater tot casserole has the same flavor and texture of Mom's classic dish, only with less fat and the added nutritional value of soy. Kids love it, too!

Provided by Lola Svetlana

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (12 ounce) package Boca meatless ground burger (or 4 Boca meatless burgers, crumbled)
1 (32 ounce) package frozen tater tots
1 (16 ounce) package frozen French-cut green beans
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1/2 white onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Saute Boca Crumbles in olive oil over medium heat, stirring frequently, in large saute pan for approximately 8-10 minutes or until evenly browned.
  • Add green beans and chopped onion saute for an additional 2 mins., stirring frequently.
  • Add minced garlic and saute for one additional minute, stirring frequently.
  • Add cream of mushroom soup, mixing thoroughly on reduced heat for approximately 1-2 minutes.
  • Place mixture in 9" x 13" rectangular cake pan.
  • Cover mixture with frozen tater tots in neat rows.
  • Bake in 350 degree oven for approximately 18-20 mins., or until tater tots are golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 524.4, Fat 31.8, SaturatedFat 8.7, Sodium 1042.5, Carbohydrate 57.2, Fiber 6, Sugar 1.1, Protein 6.5

EASY TATER TOT® CASSEROLE



Easy Tater Tot® Casserole image

Frozen Tater Tots®, Cheddar cheese, ground beef, and cream of mushroom soup combine for a comfort food classic in this recipe.

Provided by Carol White Howden

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes     Vegetable     Tater Tots¨

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 ½ pounds ground beef
1 cup diced onion
1 pinch garlic powder, or to taste
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 (26.5 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 (16 ounce) package frozen bite-size potato nuggets (such as Tater Tots®)
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1 pinch paprika, or to taste
1 pinch dried parsley flakes, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Cook and stir ground beef, onion, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a skillet over medium heat until beef is browned and crumbly, 7 to 10 minutes. Spread beef into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  • Stir cream of mushroom soup, potato nuggets, and Cheddar cheese together in a large bowl until potato nuggets are evenly coated in soup and cheese. Spread potato nugget mixture over beef mixture.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until browned, about 45 minutes. Sprinkle paprika and parsley flakes over the top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 468.5 calories, Carbohydrate 22.8 g, Cholesterol 82.4 mg, Fat 32.4 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 24.3 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Sodium 1077.2 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

SOUTHWESTERN VEGGIE-PACKED TATER TOT CASSEROLE RECIPE BY TASTY



Southwestern Veggie-Packed Tater Tot Casserole Recipe by Tasty image

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

1 head cauliflower
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ medium yellow onion, diced
1 cup frozen corn
1 ½ cups shredded carrot
15 oz black beans, 1 can, drained and rinsed
¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 cups whole milk
1 cup diced tomato, 1 can with juices
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
28 oz frozen tater tot, 1 bag
1 small tomato, diced
½ medium red onion, diced
1 jalapeño, thinly sliced
¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped

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

Tips for Making the Best Tater Tot Casserole:

  • Choose the right tater tots. Look for tater tots that are made with real potatoes and have a crispy coating.
  • Use a creamy soup. Cream of celery soup or cream of chicken soup are both good choices for this casserole.
  • Add some vegetables. Frozen peas, corn, and carrots are all good additions to tater tot casserole.
  • Season the casserole well. Salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder are all good choices.
  • Top the casserole with cheese. Cheddar cheese or mozzarella cheese are both good choices.
  • Bake the casserole until it is bubbly and golden brown. This usually takes about 30 minutes.

Conclusion:

Tater tot casserole is a classic comfort food dish that is easy to make and loved by people of all ages. With its creamy sauce, crispy tater tots, and melted cheese, it's the perfect dish for a weeknight meal or a potluck. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy casserole recipe, give tater tot casserole a try. You won't be disappointed!

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