{"id":118648,"date":"2025-09-08T08:02:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-08T13:02:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/?p=118648"},"modified":"2025-09-08T08:02:06","modified_gmt":"2025-09-08T13:02:06","slug":"tater-tot-casserole","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/tater-tot-casserole\/","title":{"rendered":"Tater Tot Casserole"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>We&#8217;re excited to share our Tater Tot Casserole recipe. If you are needing a simple, crowd-pleasing meal, try this tater tot casserole. Even our 2-year-old approves. This is so comforting with basic, easy to love ingredients. Plus, this dish works for many occasions. Personally, I love this as part of a big family breakfast served alongside eggs and maybe something sweet (like <a href=\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/overnight-pecan-pie-sticky-buns\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sticky buns<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/overnight-cinnamon-rolls-small-batch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cinnamon rolls<\/a>), but it could work just as well as a main course or side dish at a potluck or holiday meal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"adthrive-video-player in-post\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/VideoObject\" data-video-id=\"eT3pD1T9\" data-player-type=\"default\" override-embed=\"default\">\n\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"uploadDate\" content=\"2024-10-18T19:26:22+00:00\" \/>\n\t\t<meta itemprop=\"name\" content=\"Tater Tot Casserole.mp4\" \/>\n\t\t<meta itemprop=\"description\" content=\"An easy tater tot casserole recipe.\" \/>\n\t\t<meta itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" content=\"https:\/\/content.jwplatform.com\/thumbs\/eT3pD1T9-720.jpg\" \/>\n\t\t<meta itemprop=\"contentUrl\" content=\"https:\/\/content.jwplatform.com\/videos\/eT3pD1T9.mp4\" \/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p>This may be a regional thing but you could also call this a&nbsp;tater tot hotdish. It has all the necessary elements\u2014potatoes, meat, and can of condensed soup. In the&nbsp;Midwest&nbsp;where I live, we call it a casserole.&nbsp;Layers&nbsp;of meat, cheese and crispy tater tots create an affordable, filling meal\u2014you&#8217;ll love this easy&nbsp;recipe!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Related:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/biscuits-and-gravy-casserole\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Biscuits and Gravy Casserole<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/breakfast-casserole\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Breakfast Casserole<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/easy-corn-casserole\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Corn Casserole<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/tuna-casserole\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tuna Casserole<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/comfort-food-recipes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">100+ Comfort Food Recipes<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1400\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/tater-tot-casserole\/?tp_image_id=118649\" src=\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/tater-tot-casserole.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-118649\" srcset=\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/tater-tot-casserole.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/tater-tot-casserole-257x300.jpg 257w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/tater-tot-casserole-878x1024.jpg 878w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/tater-tot-casserole-768x896.jpg 768w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/tater-tot-casserole-86x100.jpg 86w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/tater-tot-casserole-51x60.jpg 51w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/tater-tot-casserole-750x875.jpg 750w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/tater-tot-casserole-730x852.jpg 730w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/tater-tot-casserole-700x817.jpg 700w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/tater-tot-casserole-550x642.jpg 550w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/tater-tot-casserole-156x182.jpg 156w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ingredients\">Ingredients <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Ground Beef<\/strong> &#8211; We used a lean ground beef. You may also swap it for sausage or turkey sausage if you want to lean into the breakfast vibe.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Garlic<\/strong> &#8211; Minced garlic.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cream of Mushroom Soup<\/strong> &#8211; Or cream of chicken soup.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cheddar Cheese<\/strong> &#8211; For a melty, cheesy layer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tater Tots<\/strong> &#8211; Frozen tater tots work just fine for this recipe.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Chives or other Fresh Herbs<\/strong> &#8211; As garnish.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This tater tot casserole is essentially five basic ingredients, but I&#8217;ll share a few ways I spice it up so it&#8217;s more flavorful or seasonal. You&#8217;ll&nbsp;bake&nbsp;this all in a&nbsp;casserole dish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/tater-tot-casserole\/?tp_image_id=118650\" src=\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/best-tater-tot-casserole.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-118650\" srcset=\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/best-tater-tot-casserole.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/best-tater-tot-casserole-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/best-tater-tot-casserole-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/best-tater-tot-casserole-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/best-tater-tot-casserole-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/best-tater-tot-casserole-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/best-tater-tot-casserole-60x60.jpg 60w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/best-tater-tot-casserole-750x750.jpg 750w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/best-tater-tot-casserole-730x730.jpg 730w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/best-tater-tot-casserole-700x700.jpg 700w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/best-tater-tot-casserole-550x550.jpg 550w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/best-tater-tot-casserole-156x156.jpg 156w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/best-tater-tot-casserole-288x288.jpg 288w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/best-tater-tot-casserole-500x500.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-directions\">Directions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Mince the garlic. In a large skillet or pan over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef with the garlic until cooked (no pink remains). The meat can be slightly undercooked at this stage, so don&#8217;t overcook it, as it will bake in the oven for another 35 minutes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the can of soup and season with a little salt and pepper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now assemble the casserole. Lightly grease a 9&#215;13 casserole dish. Add the meat mixture. Then sprinkle on the grated cheese. Then add a layer of tater tots to the top (frozen). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bake at 350\u00b0F (177\u00b0C) for 35-40 minutes. The tater tots should look golden brown and crispy and the mixture below will be bubbling. Top with chives or other fresh herbs and serve warm. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/tater-tot-casserole\/?tp_image_id=118651\" src=\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/tater-tot-casserole-ingredients.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-118651\" srcset=\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/tater-tot-casserole-ingredients.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/tater-tot-casserole-ingredients-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/tater-tot-casserole-ingredients-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/tater-tot-casserole-ingredients-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/tater-tot-casserole-ingredients-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/tater-tot-casserole-ingredients-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/tater-tot-casserole-ingredients-60x60.jpg 60w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/tater-tot-casserole-ingredients-750x750.jpg 750w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/tater-tot-casserole-ingredients-730x730.jpg 730w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/tater-tot-casserole-ingredients-700x700.jpg 700w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/tater-tot-casserole-ingredients-550x550.jpg 550w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/tater-tot-casserole-ingredients-156x156.jpg 156w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/tater-tot-casserole-ingredients-288x288.jpg 288w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/tater-tot-casserole-ingredients-500x500.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-tips-for-making\">Tips for Making<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sometimes, I add more seasoning to the meat as I brown it, just for added flavor. Some good additions include: chili powder, cayenne, Italian seasoning, black pepper, onion powder or other spices you may love. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you want to reduce the amount of fat in this casserole, you could swap the ground beef for a ground turkey or ground chicken. You can also use ground pork if you like.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I like to top this tater tot casserole with some green onions or chives, but you could use other fresh herbs like cilantro or for a holiday rosemary or thyme. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/tater-tot-casserole\/?tp_image_id=118652\" src=\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/how-to-make-tater-tot-casserole.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-118652\" srcset=\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/how-to-make-tater-tot-casserole.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/how-to-make-tater-tot-casserole-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/how-to-make-tater-tot-casserole-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, 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theme-text oc-recipe-text\" data-pin-nopin=\"nopin\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Get the Recipe<\/span>\n\t\t\n\t\t<\/h2>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-summary wprm-block-text-normal\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Simple 5-ingredient casserole with frozen tater tots on top<\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-custom-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-servings-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-servings-label\">Yield <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-servings-119132 wprm-recipe-servings-adjustable-0 wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"119132\" aria-label=\"Adjust recipe servings\">10<\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-prep-time-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-prep-time-label\">Prep <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time wprm-recipe-prep_time-minutes\">10<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time-unit wprm-recipe-prep_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-cook-time-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-cook-time-label\">Cook <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time wprm-recipe-cook_time-minutes\">35<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time-unit wprm-recipe-cook_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-total-time-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-total-time-label\">Total <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-minutes\">45<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> 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class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">cheddar cheese<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"4\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-4\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;25&#032;ounces&#032;frozen tater tots\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-4\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">25<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">ounces<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">frozen tater tots<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"5\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-5\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;2&#032;tablespoons&#032;chives or green onions&#032;(optional)\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-5\" 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class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"119132\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-equipment-header wprm-block-text-normal wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Equipment<\/h3><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment wprm-recipe-equipment-list\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-item\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-7\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"1 9x13 baking dish&#032;casserole dish \"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-7\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><div class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-name\">1 9&#215;13 baking dish&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-notes wprm-recipe-equipment-notes-normal\">casserole dish <\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div> <!-- @todo add () to equipment notes -->\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"desktop-right recipe-right\">\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"oc-recipe-heading-instructions\"><h3 class=\"oc-recipe-heading-text\">Instructions<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"recipe-119132-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-119132-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"119132\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-119132-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Mince the garlic.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-119132-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">In a pan over medium heat, brown the ground beef with the garlic until cooked (no pink remains). The meat can be slightly undercooked at this stage, so don\u2019t overcook it, as it will bake in the oven for another 35 minutes.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-119132-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the can of soup and season with a little salt and pepper.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-119132-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Now assemble the casserole. Lightly grease a 9\u00d713 pan. Add the meat mixture. Then sprinkle on the grated cheese. Then add the tater tots (frozen).<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-119132-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Bake at 350\u00b0F (177\u00b0C) for 35-40 minutes. The tater tots should look golden brown and crispy and the mixture below will be bubbling.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-119132-step-0-5\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Top with chives or other fresh herbs and serve warm.<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div> <!-- @todo add () to attached ingredients -->\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div id=\"recipe-video\"><\/div>\n\t\t<div id=\"recipe-119132-notes\" class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-notes-header wprm-block-text-normal wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Notes<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Sometimes, I add more seasoning to the meat as I brown it, just for added flavor. Some good additions include: chili powder, cayenne, Italian seasoning, onion powder, or other spices you may love.<\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<span style=\"display: block;\">If you want to reduce the amount of fat in this casserole, you could swap the ground beef for a ground turkey or chicken.<\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<span style=\"display: block;\">I like to top this tater tot casserole with some green onions or chives, but you could use other fresh herbs like cilantro or for a holiday rosemary or thyme.<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t\t\n\n\t\t<div class=\"oc-recipe-meta\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-custom-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-separate wprm-block-text-normal\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-separate wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-author-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-author-label\">\u00a9 Author <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-author wprm-block-text-normal\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/author\/emma-chapman\/\" target=\"_self\">Emma Chapman<\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-separate wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-course-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-course-label\">Course <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-course wprm-block-text-normal\">Breakfast, Main Course<\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-separate wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-cuisine-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-cuisine-label\">Cuisine <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-cuisine wprm-block-text-normal\">American<\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-separate wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-keyword-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-keyword-label\">Keywords <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-keyword wprm-block-text-normal\">tater tot casserole recipe, tater tot hotdish, tater tots casserole<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t<details class=\"oc-recipe-nutrition\">\n\n    <summary><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-nutrition-header\">Nutrition<\/h3><\/summary>\n\n    <div id=\"recipe-119132-nutrition\" class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-shortcode-container\"><div class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-container wprm-nutrition-label-container-label\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><div class=\"wprm-nutrition-label wprm-nutrition-label-layout\" style=\"border: 1px solid #333333;max-width: 250px;padding: 5px;font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: 12px;line-height: 16px;color: #000000;background-color: #ffffff;\">\n\t<style type=\"text\/css\"> .wprm-nutrition-label-layout .wprmp-nutrition-label-block-line {background-color: #333333;} .wprm-nutrition-label-layout .wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient {border-top-color: #333333;}<\/style>\n\t<div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-text wprmp-nutrition-label-block-text-title\">Nutrition Facts<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-line\" style=\"height:1px;\"><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-text wprmp-nutrition-label-block-text-regular\">Tater Tot Casserole<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-line\" style=\"height:10px;\"><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-text wprmp-nutrition-label-block-text-bold\">Amount per Serving<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-calories\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name-value-unit-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name\">Calories<\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-extra-container\">361<\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-line\" style=\"height:5px;\"><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-text wprmp-nutrition-label-block-text-daily\">% Daily Value*<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-main\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name-value-unit-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name\">Fat<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-spacer\">&nbsp;<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-value-unit-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-value\">24<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-unit\">g<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-daily-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-daily\">37<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-percentage\">%<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-child-line\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name-value-unit-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name\">Saturated Fat<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-spacer\">&nbsp;<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-value-unit-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-value\">9<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-unit\">g<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-daily-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-daily\">56<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-percentage\">%<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-child-line\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name-value-unit-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name\">Trans Fat<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-spacer\">&nbsp;<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-value-unit-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-value\">1<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-unit\">g<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-child-line\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name-value-unit-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name\">Polyunsaturated Fat<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-spacer\">&nbsp;<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-value-unit-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-value\">3<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-unit\">g<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-child-line\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name-value-unit-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name\">Monounsaturated Fat<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-spacer\">&nbsp;<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-value-unit-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-value\">8<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-unit\">g<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-main\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name-value-unit-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name\">Cholesterol<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-spacer\">&nbsp;<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-value-unit-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-value\">56<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-unit\">mg<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-daily-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-daily\">19<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-percentage\">%<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-main\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name-value-unit-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name\">Sodium<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-spacer\">&nbsp;<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-value-unit-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-value\">714<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-unit\">mg<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-daily-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-daily\">31<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-percentage\">%<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-main\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name-value-unit-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name\">Potassium<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-spacer\">&nbsp;<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-value-unit-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-value\">370<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-unit\">mg<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-daily-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-daily\">11<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-percentage\">%<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-main\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name-value-unit-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name\">Carbohydrates<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-spacer\">&nbsp;<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-value-unit-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-value\">21<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-unit\">g<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-daily-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-daily\">7<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-percentage\">%<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-child-line\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name-value-unit-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name\">Fiber<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-spacer\">&nbsp;<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-value-unit-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-value\">2<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-unit\">g<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-daily-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-daily\">8<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-percentage\">%<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-child-line\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name-value-unit-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name\">Sugar<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-spacer\">&nbsp;<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-value-unit-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-value\">0.3<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-unit\">g<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-daily-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-daily\">0<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-percentage\">%<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-main\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name-value-unit-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name\">Protein<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-spacer\">&nbsp;<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-value-unit-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-value\">16<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-unit\">g<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-daily-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-daily\">32<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-percentage\">%<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-line\" style=\"height:10px;\"><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-other\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name-value-unit-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name\">Vitamin A<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-spacer\">&nbsp;<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-value-unit-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-value\">256<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-unit\">IU<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-daily-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-daily\">5<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-percentage\">%<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-other\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name-value-unit-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name\">Vitamin C<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-spacer\">&nbsp;<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-value-unit-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-value\">6<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-unit\">mg<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-daily-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-daily\">7<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-percentage\">%<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-other\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name-value-unit-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name\">Calcium<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-spacer\">&nbsp;<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-value-unit-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-value\">182<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-unit\">mg<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-daily-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-daily\">18<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-percentage\">%<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-other\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name-value-unit-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name\">Iron<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-spacer\">&nbsp;<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-value-unit-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-value\">2<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-unit\">mg<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-daily-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-daily\">11<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-percentage\">%<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-line\" style=\"height:5px;\"><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-text wprmp-nutrition-label-block-text-disclaimer\">* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"card-disclaimer recipe-disclaimer\"><div class=\"wrap\">\n<p><em>Notice: Nutrition is auto-calculated, using Spoonacular, for your convenience. 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If you are needing a simple, crowd-pleasing meal, try this tater tot casserole. Even our 2-year-old approves. This is so comforting with basic, easy to love ingredients. Plus, this dish works for many occasions. 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