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Cheap and Easy Tater Tot Casserole Recipe

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Nicolette Wax
Cost: $13.08 per recipe / $2.18 per serving

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil substitute another neutral oil ($0.19)
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced ($0.60)
  • 16 ounces ground beef regular or vegan ($3.00)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt ($0.02)
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper ($0.02)
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce use vegan if desired ($0.21)
  • 3 cups green beans frozen or canned and drained ($1.18)
  • 2 cups corn frozen or canned and drained ($1.18)
  • 2 (10.5 ounce) cans condensed cream of mushroom soup I used my homemade dairy-free recipe ($2.00)
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese shreds regular or dairy-free ($2.34)
  • 24 ounces frozen tater tots ($2.34)

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and lightly grease a 9x13" casserole dish.
  • In a medium-sized skillet over medium heat, heat 1 tablespoon of avocado oil (or another neutral cooking oil). Add diced onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes, or until fragrant and softened.
  • Add ground beef and cook until browned and crispy, 5-7 minutes.
  • Stir in Worcestershire sauce and salt and black pepper.
  • Transfer the beef mixture to the greased 9x13" casserole dish. Spread evenly in the bottom.
  • Layer in the corn, green beans, condensed cream of mushroom soup, and cheese shreds. Toss to combine.
  • Add a single layer of tater tots (24 ounces should be the perfect amount to cover the entire top).
  • Bake for 40 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden and crispy.
  • Remove from oven and serve immediately while hot.

Notes

  • Storage instructions: Leftover tater tot casserole will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The tater tots will become a lot softer, but it will still taste good! 
  • Freezing instructions: I recommend freezing this tater tot casserole before cooking in individual servings using 2-Cup Souper Cube trays. To do so, follow recipe steps 2-4, then instead of combining everything in a 9x13" casserole dish, add everything to a large mixing bowl. Toss to combine, then evenly divide the mixture between 6, 2-Cup Souber Cube Trays. Top each with frozen tater tots, then cover and freeze for up to 3 months. 
  • To cook from frozen: Transfer a 2-Cup Souper Cube Tray to a 5" Souper Cube Ceramic Baking Dish, cover with foil, and bake at 400F for 55-65 minutes, or until warmed through. 

Nutrition

Calories: 619kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 33g | Sodium: 1416mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 6g