Original Tater Tot Hotdish Recipe

A hearty and nostalgic Minnesota Tater Tot Hotdish recipe – the ultimate comfort food! This easy-to-customize dish is perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or a family gathering. Make it your own by swapping in ground turkey, meatless crumble, or your favorite vegetables. We'll guide you through creating a delicious, creamy, and perfectly crispy tater tot casserole that everyone will crave. Get ready for a taste of Minnesota tradition!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 80 mins
Calories 798.6 kcal
Protein 63g
Rating 3.3 (3 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Original Tater Tot Hotdish

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How to Make Original Tater Tot Hotdish

  1. Brown 1 lb ground beef (or substitute 1 lb ground turkey or 1 (14oz) package meatless crumble) in a large skillet over medium-high heat, draining off any excess grease.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the browned meat, 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup (or your favorite cream soup!), 1 (10 ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn), 1/2 cup milk, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  4. Pour the meat and vegetable mixture into the prepared casserole dish.
  5. Top evenly with 2 (32 ounce) bags of tater tots.
  6. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden brown and crispy, and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  7. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

59 g

Sugar

16g

Fat

74g

Carbs

24g