How to Make Sloppy Joe Tater Tot® Casserole - A Step-by-Step Guide

Sloppy Joe Tater Tot® Casserole is a delicious and comforting dish that combines the flavors of classic sloppy joes with the crispy texture of tater tots. This casserole is the perfect meal to serve for a weeknight dinner or to bring to a potluck or family gathering. It's easy to make, packed with flavor, and loved by kids and adults alike.

This recipe takes the traditional sloppy joe sandwich and transforms it into a hearty, satisfying casserole. It features a savory and slightly swe...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • ½ onion, diced
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 (24 ounce) jar Sloppy Joe sauce
  • 4 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1 (32 ounce) package frozen bite-size potato nuggets (such as Tater Tots®)

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 2 9x13-inch casserole

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain any fat and set beef aside.
  • Saute onion and garlic in the same skillet until translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. Add corn and bell pepper; cook until soft, 5 to 10 minutes. Return beef to the skillet. Stir in Sloppy Joe sauce, cream cheese, paprika, salt, and pepper. Simmer over medium-low heat until sauce is heated through, about 5 minutes.
  • Pour the beef mixture into a 9x13-inch baking dish and spread evenly. Top with 1 cup Cheddar cheese. Arrange potato nuggets over the top. Sprinkle remaining Cheddar cheese on top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the potato nuggets are crispy and golden, about 25 minutes. Serve hot.
  • Nutrition

    444 cal.

    • Total Fat: 26g
    • Saturated Fat: 11g
    • Cholesterol: 58mg
    • Sodium: 1063mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 42g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 18g
    • Vitamin C: 23mg
    • Calcium: 195mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 463mg