Looking to satisfy your cravings for the ultimate comfort food? Get ready to enjoy this Loaded Tater Tot Casserole. It will change the way you think about tater tots. Perfectly crispy tater tots are smothered in an irresistible blend of gooey cheese, bacon, tomatoes, sour cream and green onions. If you enjoy this be sure to also try our Breakfast Tater Tot Casserole.
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⭐Why Loaded Tater Tot Casserole Is Awesome
- Makes a perfect side dish or brunch addition.
- This recipe can be changed based on your particular tastes. You can add sausage, and peppers, or even make it vegetarian!
- Super simple to prepare as you just layer the ingredients.
- Perfect meal for the holidays like these Christmas Casserole Recipes.
🥣Ingredient Notes
- Tater tots - These add a crispness to the casserole along with a delicious, pillowy soft center.
- Cheddar Cheese - Shredded.
- Bacon - If you don't eat pork you can use turkey bacon instead.
- Sour cream - Adds a creamy and tangy flavor to the casserole.
- Tomatoes - Adds an acidity to the dish.
- Green onions - Used for garnish, color and flavor.
📋How To Make Loaded Tater Tots
STEP 1: Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.
STEP 2: Chop bacon into ½ inch pieces then cook it over medium heat until crisp. Turn the bacon often and drain the grease from the pan when cooked.
STEP 3: Chop the tomato and green onion.
STEP 4: Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish, and place the tater tots in the pan. Bake for 20 minutes.
STEP 5: Remove the casserole from the oven. Sprinkle shredded cheese on top.
STEP 6: Sprinkle on the bacon and bake for 5 more minutes.
STEP 7: Remove the casserole from the oven and top with dollops of sour cream. Sprinkle chopped tomatoes on top.
STEP 8: Top with chopped green onions and serve.
👩🏻🍳Expert Tips
Tip 1: If you like a little heat add some diced jalapeños or a sprinkle of cayenne pepper.
Tip 2: To make this dish vegetarian, skip the bacon and incorporate some hearty vegetables into your loaded tater tot casserole. Some good choices are sautéed mushrooms, red and green peppers, or spinach.
🤷🏻♀️Recipe FAQs
For a classic tatse and gooey texture I used cheddar, but mozzarella, or a blend of both would also work well.
You can store leftover casserole in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. You can also freeze any leftovers in a container or freezer bag for up to 3 months.
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📖 Recipe
Loaded Tater Tot Casserole
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Ingredients
- 32 oz bag frozen tater tots
- ½ lb bacon
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- ½ cup tomato diced
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1-2 sliced green onions depending on your tastes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.
- Chop bacon into ½ inch pieces then cook it over medium heat until crisp. Turn the bacon often and drain grease from pan when cooked.
- Chop the tomato and green onion.
- Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish, and place the tater tots in the pan. Bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove the casserole from the oven. Sprinkle shredded cheese on top.
- Sprinkle on the bacon and bake for 5 more minutes.
- Remove the casserole from the oven and top with dollops of sour cream. Sprinkle chopped tomatoes on top.
- Top with chopped green onions and serve.
Notes
- If you like a little heat add some diced jalapeños or a sprinkle of cayenne pepper.
- To make this dish vegetarian, skip the bacon and incorporate some hearty vegetables into your loaded tater tot casserole. Some good choices are sautéed mushrooms, red and green peppers, or spinach. This nutritional information is approximate and was calculated using online calculators. Your nutritional information may vary depending on numerous factors.
Kim says
Oh my goodness. I've heard of tater tot casserole, but I've never seen it done like this! I am definitely trying this one asap!
Casey says
Tomorrow is my daughter's birthday and she is having some friends over. Just printed this out, because I know that a group of 13 year old girls is going to gobble this up fast!
Kim says
This looks and sounds so incredible that I'm almost afraid to make it because I might eat the entire thing myself. So good!
Brandi says
This is definitely going to be a family favorite recipe. Everyone loved it.
dana says
This is such a fun and cozy meal for a chilly fall evening. So hearty and delicious. Thank you!