Best Tater Tots Casserole Recipes

TATER TOTS® CASSEROLE

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.

BACON CHEESEBURGER TATER TOTS™ CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
• In 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook beef and onion over medium-high heat 7 to 9 minutes, stirring frequently, until brown; drain, and return to skillet. Stir in seasoning, soup and sour cream; stir to blend completely.
• Place half of the frozen potatoes in single layer in baking dish. Spoon beef mixture on top. Top with half of the chopped bacon, 1 cup of the Cheddar cheese, the remaining frozen potatoes, then remaining 1 cup cheese.
• Bake 40 minutes; top with remaining chopped bacon. Bake 5 to 10 minutes or until casserole edges are bubbly and potatoes are lightly browned. Sprinkle with green onions.

TATER TOTS(R) CASSEROLE

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.

CHICKEN BACON RANCH TATER TOTS™ CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
• In 8- or 10-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook onion in oil 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender.
• In medium bowl, stir onion, condensed soup, sour cream, milk, 1 cup of the cheese, 2 tablespoons of the dressing mix and the black pepper until mixed well; stir in chicken.
• Place half of the frozen potatoes in single layer on bottom of baking dish. Spoon and spread chicken mixture on top of potatoes; sprinkle 1/4 cup of the bacon on top.
• In large resealable food-storage plastic bag, add remaining potatoes with remaining dressing mix; seal and shake bag to coat. Arrange on top of casserole.
• Bake 40 minutes; top casserole with remaining 1 cup cheese and 1/4 cup bacon.
• Bake 10 to 15 minutes or until cheese is melted and potatoes are lightly browned. Top with tomatoes and green onions.

TACO TATER TOTS CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Brown ground beef and onion together in skillet.
• drain.
• Add taco seasoning and water and simmer according to package directions.
• In a 13x9 casserole dish spread taco meat on bottom of pan.
• Layer the corn on top of it.
• Then place tater tots in a single layer on top of corn.
• Spread the salsa con queso on top of everything.
• Cook in preheated oven for about one hour.
• Good with sourcream on top.

SLOPPY JOE TATER TOTS™ CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
• In 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook beef and onion over medium-high heat 7 to 9 minutes, stirring frequently, until brown; drain, and return to skillet. Stir in tomato sauce, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard and salt. Cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until boiling.
• Place half of the frozen potatoes in single layer in bottom of baking dish. Pour beef mixture on top. Top with 1 cup of the Cheddar cheese, then the remaining potatoes, then remaining 1 cup of cheese.
• Bake 45 to 55 minutes or until casserole is bubbly and potatoes are lightly browned. Top with chopped pickles.

CHEESEBURGER CASSEROLE WITH TATER TOTS®

Steps:

• Place onion in a microwave-safe bowl and cover with water. Microwave on High until soft, 7 to 8 minutes. Drain.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch casserole dish with cooking spray.
• Cook and stir ground beef in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease.
• Transfer beef to the prepared casserole dish and spread onion pieces evenly over top. Spread soup over the onions and sprinkle Cheddar cheese evenly over soup. Layer frozen potato nuggets in rows on top of the cheese.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Lightly spray the potato nuggets with cooking spray, and bake until cooked through and crunchy, about 10 minutes more.

IMPOSSIBLY EASY TATER TOTS™ CHEESEBURGER CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook beef and onion over medium-high heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until beef is brown; drain. Stir in salt and pepper. Spread in dish. Sprinkle with 2 cups of the cheese.
• In medium bowl, stir Bisquick™ mix, milk and eggs with whisk until blended. Pour into baking dish. Arrange frozen potatoes on top of casserole.
• Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until potatoes are browned. Sprinkle evenly with remaining 1 cup cheese; bake 3 to 5 minutes or until cheese is melted and knife inserted in center comes out clean (165°F in center). Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
• To make ahead: Cook beef mixture; spread in baking dish. Refrigerate uncovered 30 minutes. Sprinkle with 2 cups of the cheese; pour Bisquick™ mixture over top. Cover and refrigerate overnight. To bake: Heat oven to 400°F. Uncover casserole; arrange frozen potatoes on top. Bake and top with cheese as directed.

TATER TOTS® CRAB CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F.
• Mix cream cheese, mayo and milk in medium bowl until blended. Add onions, red peppers, parsley, lemon juice, black pepper, seasoned salt and hot sauce; mix well. Stir in crabmeat and Swiss cheese.
• Spoon into casserole sprayed with cooking spray; top with TATER TOTS. Sprinkle with paprika.
• Bake 35 min. or until heated through.

GREEN CHILE TATER TOTS™ CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
• In 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook beef and onion over medium-high heat 8 to 9 minutes, stirring occasionally, until brown; drain. Reduce heat to medium; stir in chiles, soup, sour cream and salt until well blended.
• Place half of the Tater Tots™ in single layer on bottom of baking dish. Pour beef mixture on top. Top with 1 cup of the Cheddar cheese, then with remaining Tater Tots™, then with remaining 1/2 cup cheese.
• Bake 45 to 55 minutes or until casserole is bubbly and Tater Tots™ are lightly browned. Top with green onions.

TATER TOTS AND GROUND BEEF CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350.
• Brown ground beef and onion in medium skillet. Cool.
• Spray 13x9x2 pan with cooking spray. Layer half the beef mixture, half the potatoes, and half the fries. Repeat layers.
• In a bowl, mix the remaining ingredients. Pour over beef/potato mixture.
• Bake, uncovered, for 60 minutes.

TACO TATER TOTS CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400ºF.
• Cook meat with seasoning mix as directed on package.
• Spoon into 9-inch square baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; top with cheese and TATOR TOTS.
• Bake 30 to 35 min. or until casserole is heated through and TATER TOTS are golden brown.
• Top with remaining ingredients.

CHEESY SAUSAGE TATER TOTS - TOPPED CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Set oven to 350 degres.
• Butter a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add in the sausage meat with chili pepper flakes (if using) onions and garlic, stir with a wooden spoon breaking up the meat, cook until well browned (about 10-12 minutes) drain the fat, then add in about 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese; mix to combine.
• Spread the mixture into the baking dish.
• In a bowl mix the soup with evaporated milk, then pour over the sausage mixture in the baking dish.
• Sprinkle grated cheddar cheese over the soup.
• Top with the potato nuggets evenly over the cheese.
• Sprinkle the top of the nuggets lightly with seasoned salt and black pepper, then sprinkle with Parmesan cheese to taste.
• Bake uncovered for about 50-60 minutes, or until lightly browned.

SKIPPER'S TATER TOTS CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400.
• Grease a 2 quart oblong casserole.
• In a 2-quart saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and cook green pepper and onion until tender but not brown.
• Stir in flour, salt, dill seed, and pepper until blended.
• Gradually stir in milk, liquid drained from mushroom can, and Worcestershire sauce.
• Cook, stirring constantly, until smooth and thickened.
• Add tuna, peas, and mushrooms.
• Return to boil and spoon mixture into casserole.
• Arrange frozen tater tots in a single layer on top.
• Bake for 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly in the center.

CHICKEN FAJITA TATER TOTS™ CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with cooking spray.
• In 5-quart Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion, bell peppers and jalapeño chile; cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until vegetables are just crisp-tender. Add flour and taco seasoning mix. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Stir in tomatoes and green chiles. Heat to simmering. Remove from heat; stir in chicken, 1 cup of the cheese and 1 cup of the sour cream.
• Place half of the frozen potatoes in single layer in baking dish. Spoon chicken mixture on top. Top with remaining frozen potatoes, then remaining 1 cup cheese.
• Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until casserole edges are bubbly and potatoes are lightly browned. Sprinkle with cilantro. Serve with salsa and remaining 1 cup sour cream.

TATER TOTS CASSEROLE/NO MEAT

Steps:

• Line 9X13 baking dish with tater tots.
• Mix soups and sour cream.
• Pour on top and mix lightly.
• Put cheese on and then corn flakes.
• Bake 45 minutes at 350 degrees.

SLOW COOKER CHICKEN CASSEROLE WITH BACON, TATER TOTS®, AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Place bacon pieces in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon on paper towels. Crumble once cool enough to handle.
• Season chicken pieces lightly with salt and pepper.
• Grease the bottom of a slow cooker with bacon grease and layer 1/2 of the potato nuggets on the bottom. Sprinkle with 1/2 of the bacon bits. Mix Colby cheese and Monterey Jack cheese together in a bowl and sprinkle 1/3 of the cheese mixture on top. Add chicken in 1 layer and top with 1/2 of the remaining cheese mixture. Sprinkle with remaining bacon bits and top with remaining potato nuggets. Sprinkle rest of the cheese mixture on top and pour milk over everything.
• Cover the slow cooker and cook on High until chicken is cooked though and cheese has melted, 3 to 5 hours.

MOM'S TATER TOTS CASSEROLE

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.

CHEESY TATER TOTS® CASSEROLE

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.

TATER TOTS CHICKEN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• In a non-stick skillet over medium heat, brown the ground chicken and the onion until the chicken is no longer pink.
• Stir in pepper, water and mushroom soup and heat till bubbling.
• Add frozen vegetables and stir cook until the vegetables are warm.
• Pour the mixture into a 2 quart (2L) casserole. Arrange tater gems in a single layer on top of the chicken mixture. Bake, uncovered, for 40 to 45 minutes or until the tater gems are crisp and the chicken mixture is bubbling.