Prepping is a breeze, and you can cut your work down to almost nothing if you use frozen mixed vegetables.
What is Tater Tot Hotdish?
Hotdish is another name for a casserole, and most have some kind of starch as a central ingredient. In this simple recipe, tater tots take center stage. Not only are these bite-sized and pre-cooked potato tidbits easy to work with, (requiring no prepping) they are delicious and always a favorite with kids (who am I kidding, adults too).
Meat This tater tot hotdish calls for ground meat but you could sub in any kind of meat or even shredded chicken. Veggies Keep it simple and easy… frozen veggies are great in this recipe. Sauce The creamy sauce is a simple mixture of canned cream of mushroom soup (or homemade condensed mushroom soup), sour cream, and shredded cheddar. There’s room for variation here too. A basic white sauce could substitute for the soup. Colby or Asiago, or Monterey jack are also good cheeses to use in this casserole.
Keep the ratios the same but swap up the veggies and sauces to create your own hotdish recipes. This pairs well with taco inspired flavors to create a taco Tater Tot casserole or
How to Make a Tater Tot Hotdish
Easy peasy! This easy recipe works as a Slow Cooker Tater Tot Casserole as well!
What to Serve it With
Tater tot hotdish is such a hearty, filling one-pot meal that you won’t need to fuss too much with side dishes. I love serving it with easy cornbread or buttermilk biscuits. A simple tossed salad dressed with balsamic vinaigrette is also a nice accompaniment. A salad will provide some welcome freshness and crunch while cutting through the savory richness of the casserole. Broccoli salad would also pair well for the same reason.
How To Reheat Leftover Tater Tot Hotdish
Leftovers will keep in the refrigerator for up to four days or in the freezer for as long as four months. To reheat, first, thaw in the refrigerator. Then pop in the microwave or in a foil-covered dish in a preheated oven at 300°F for as long as it takes for the amount in your portion to be piping hot throughout.
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