How to Make Flavorful Tater Tot Casserole - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something so comforting about a hearty casserole that's filled with creamy, cheesy goodness and a hearty base. That's why this flavorful tater tot casserole is a classic go-to dish for busy weeknights or lazy weekends. It's the perfect combination of crispy tater tots, savory ground beef, and gooey cheese, all baked to perfection. And the best part? This recipe is incredibly easy to throw together, making it a great option for a quick and satisfying meal.

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Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • 1 (16 ounce) package pork sausage (such as Owens® Original)
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 ½ teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers (such as RO*TEL®)
  • 1 (12 ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli, thawed
  • 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
  • 1 (10.75 ounce) can cream of celery soup
  • 1 (32 ounce) package frozen bite-size potato nuggets (such as Tater Tots®)
  • 1 pinch ground black and red pepper blend (such as McCormick® Hot Shot®), or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 55 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 8

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir sausage in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until onion is softened, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Mix tomatoes with green chile peppers, broccoli, Mexican cheese blend, and cream of celery soup into sausage mixture; spread into the prepared baking dish. Arrange potato nuggets over sausage mixture; season with pepper.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is bubbling and potato nuggets are slightly brown, about 45 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    515 cal.

    • Total Fat: 36g
    • Saturated Fat: 14g
    • Cholesterol: 69mg
    • Sodium: 1658mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 37g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 20g
    • Vitamin C: 29mg
    • Calcium: 274mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 642mg