Opie's Cheesy Tater Tot Casserole Recipe

Craving Opie's BBQ's famous Tater Tot Casserole? This copycat recipe recreates the cheesy, crispy goodness you love! Inspired by the original from Spicewood, TX, this recipe uses Ore-Ida tater tots for that signature salty, seasoned flavor. Learn how to achieve the perfect crispy tots and creamy cheese sauce – a crowd-pleasing comfort food guaranteed to be a hit! (Note: Off-brand tater tots may require extra seasoning – see instructions).

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 85 mins

Calories 217 kcal

Protein 19g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Opie's Cheesy Tater Tot Casserole

30 ounces Frozen Tater Tots
1 (10.75 ounce) can Reduced Fat Cream Of Chicken Soup
Low Fat Sour Cream
1/2 cup shredded Low Fat Cheddar Cheese
Colby Cheese
1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
1/2 cup French Fried Onions
1 1/2 pounds cooked ground beef
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 teaspoon salt

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How to Make Opie's Cheesy Tater Tot Casserole

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
In a large bowl, combine cooked ground beef (or substitute with 1.5 cups cooked chicken or vegetarian crumbles), 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup, 1/2 cup milk, 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 1/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese, 1 teaspoon salt (adjust based on your tater tots; see notes), and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Mix well.
Spread the beef mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
Arrange 30 ounces of Ore-Ida tater tots (or equivalent off-brand, adjusting seasoning as needed) in a single layer on top of the beef mixture.
Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese and Monterey Jack cheese over the tater tots.
Bake for 65-75 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden brown and crispy and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Let cool for 10-15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

17 g

Sugar

Fat

31g

Carbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Opie's Cheesy Tater Tot Casserole?

Opie's Cheesy Tater Tot Casserole takes about 105 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 85 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Opie's Cheesy Tater Tot Casserole?

Opie's Cheesy Tater Tot Casserole has approximately 217 calories per serving, with about 19 g protein, 5 g carbohydrates and 20 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Opie's Cheesy Tater Tot Casserole?

The key ingredients for Opie's Cheesy Tater Tot Casserole are Frozen Tater Tots, Reduced Fat Cream Of Chicken Soup, Low Fat Sour Cream, Low Fat Cheddar Cheese, Colby Cheese, Black Pepper. See the full list with measurements above.