Tater Tot Casserole

Name: Tater Tot Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; 1/2 yellow onion, diced; 2 cups frozen peas and carrots; 20 oz cream of mushroom soup; 1/2 cup milk; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 4 cups frozen tater tots

Classic comfort food casserole with beef, vegetables, cream sauce, and crispy tater tots on top.

50 minEasyServes 6420 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb ground beef
1/2 yellow onion, diced
2 cups frozen peas and carrots
20 oz cream of mushroom soup
1/2 cup milk
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
4 cups frozen tater tots

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2

Brown 1 lb ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, breaking it up as it cooks, about 5 minutes.
3

Drain excess fat and add 1/2 diced yellow onion, cooking for 2-3 minutes until softened.
4

Stir in 2 cups frozen peas and carrots, 20 oz cream of mushroom soup, 1/2 cup milk, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
5

Pour mixture into a greased 9x13 baking dish.
6

Arrange 4 cups frozen tater tots evenly over the top.
7

Bake for 30-35 minutes until tots are golden brown.
8

Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

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Questions

What oven temperature does Tater Tot Casserole need?

For Tater Tot Casserole, the oven is set to 350 F (about 175 C) in step 1. The longest stretch at that heat is 35 minutes, in step 7.

What should Tater Tot Casserole look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 7: cook until tots are golden brown.

Why rest the meat in Tater Tot Casserole?

Step 8 reads: "Let rest for 5 minutes before serving." Heat drives the juices toward the center. The rest in step 8 lets them spread back out, so they stay in the meat instead of running onto the board when you cut.

Can I use ground turkey instead of ground beef in Tater Tot Casserole?

Yes. Choose turkey that is not extra-lean and add a tablespoon of oil to the pan, because turkey has less fat and browns more slowly. Season it a little harder than you would beef. As written, the entry for Tater Tot Casserole uses 1 lb ground beef.

Can I make Tater Tot Casserole dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Tater Tot Casserole is 20 oz cream of mushroom soup, 1/2 cup milk. Swap the cream for full-fat coconut milk or an oat cooking cream; the milk for unsweetened oat or soy milk. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

How many calories are in Tater Tot Casserole?

One serving (the recipe makes 6) is about 420 calories, with 22 g protein, 32 g carbohydrate and 24 g fat, plus 2 g fiber and 640 mg sodium.

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