Tuna Tater Tot Casserole Recipe

This Tuna Tater Tot Casserole is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser, especially for picky eaters! Creamy tuna, crispy tater tots, and melted cheese make this a comforting and easy weeknight meal the whole family will love. Get ready for a cheesy, tuna-licious explosion of flavor!

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 70 mins

Calories 599.1 kcal

Protein 39g

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

Ingredients for Tuna Tater Tot Casserole

Frozen Tater Tots
Canned Tuna
Cream Of Chicken Soup
1/2 cup of milk
Cheddar Cheese

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How to Make Tuna Tater Tot Casserole

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Grease a 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
Arrange 2 pounds of tater tots in a single layer in the prepared baking dish.
In a medium bowl, combine 2 (5 ounce) cans of tuna (drained), 1 (10.75 ounce) can of condensed cream of mushroom soup, 1/2 cup of milk, and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper. Mix well.
Pour the tuna mixture evenly over the tater tots.
Sprinkle 1 1/2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese over the top.
Cover the baking dish with foil.
Bake for 50 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for another 20 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

56 g

Sugar

Fat

72g

Carbs

17g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Tuna Tater Tot Casserole?

Tuna Tater Tot Casserole takes about 85 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 70 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Tuna Tater Tot Casserole?

Tuna Tater Tot Casserole has approximately 599.1 calories per serving, with about 39 g protein, 17 g carbohydrates and 55 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Tuna Tater Tot Casserole?

The key ingredients for Tuna Tater Tot Casserole are Frozen Tater Tots, Canned Tuna, Cream Of Chicken Soup, Milk, Cheddar Cheese. See the full list with measurements above.