Tater Tot Hotdish
Tater Tot Hotdish is a delicious and easy casserole made with ground beef, veggies, cream of cheddar and mushroom soup, and spices for a family favorite meal!
Looking for an easy and flavorful dish that’s pure comfort food? You have to make this Tater Tot Hotdish! It’s a delicious casserole made with ground beef, veggies, Worcestershire sauce, cream of cheddar cheese soup, cream of mushroom soup, and spices for a family favorite meal!
The Best Comfort Food
You’ll love the creamy beef and veggies filling loaded with flavor and topped with crispy tater tots and cheddar cheese! I’ll be honest, I’d never heard the term “hotdish” until a couple of months ago when I was listening to Heidi’s Guide To Four Letter Words on Audible (super fun read – btw).
But this Tater Tot Hotdish recipe made me a believer! As the book states – don’t call it a casserole. But, let’s be honest, for those of us who don’t know what a hotdish is, that’s the easiest way to describe it.
Ingredients For Tater Tot Hotdish
Ground Beef
Yellow Onion
Garlic Cloves
Ground White Pepper
Ground Black Pepper
Paprika
Mustard Powder
Kosher Salt
Ketchup
Green Beans
Sweet Corn Kernels
Worcestershire Sauce
Cream Of Cheddar Soup
Cream Of Mushroom Soup
Sour Cream
Frozen Tater Tots
Shredded Cheddar Cheese
How To Make A Tater Tot Hotdish
1. Begin by preheating the oven to 350°F. Then, add the ground beef, diced onions, and spices to a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently.
2. Once you brown the ground beef, remove from heat and drain any excess fat.
3. Add in the ketchup, corn, green beans, Worcestershire sauce, soups, and sour cream and mix until evenly combined. Season with additional salt and pepper, if desired.
4. Transfer the beef mixture to a 9×13 inch baking dish.
5. Top the mixture with a layer of tater tots so they cover the whole dish.
6. Sprinkle the tater tots with shredded cheese and bake for 50 minutes.
Storage Instructions
Cover the Tater Tot Hotdish with plastic wrap or aluminum foil and store it in the fridge to enjoy for up to 4 days.
How To Freeze Tater Tot Hotdish
You’ll want to prep the hotdish in a disposable aluminum pan and then cover it with plastic wrap and then cover with aluminum foil. Make sure to write the date on it. Then store it in the freezer for up to 4 months.
When you’re ready to enjoy it, simply remove the foil and plastic wrap and pop it in the oven at 350 degrees F for about 1 hour.
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Steps
Preheat the oven to 350°F
Add the ground beef, diced onions, and spices to a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat until the beef is browned. Stirring frequently. Remove from heat and drain any excess fat.
Add in the ketchup, corn, green beans, Worcestershire sauce, soups, and sour cream and mix until evenly combined. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Transfer the beef mixture to a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
Top the mixture with frozen tater tots so they cover the whole dish.
Sprinkle the tater tots with shredded cheese and bake for 50 minutes.
Notes
- To Freeze: You’ll want to prep the hotdish in a disposable aluminum pan and then cover it with plastic wrap and then cover with aluminum foil. Make sure to write the date on it. When you’re ready to enjoy it, simply remove the foil and plastic wrap and pop it in the oven at 350 degrees F for about 1 hour.
- Shelf Life:
- Refrigerator: 4 days covered in plastic wrap or aluminum foil.
- Freezer: 4 months – see freezer notes above.
Nutrition
- Calories441
- Carbs32g
- Protein16g
- Fat28g
- Saturated fat11g
- Fiber2g
- Sugar2g
- Sodium821mg
Estimates per serving, when a serving size is listed.
