Tater Tot Hotdish Recipe

tater tot hotdish recipe

Steps
  1. Preheat oven to 350° F.
  2. Brown beef, drain.
  3. Mix browned beef, salt, pepper, soup and green beans. Pour in casserole.
  4. Place Tater Tots™ on top of beef mixture. Then top off with cheddar cheese.
  5. Cover with foil and bake 45 minutes. Remove foil and bake 15 minutes.
  6. Serve immediately.

Hotdish (Tater Tot Casserole)

tater tot hotdish recipe

Hotdish is an easy, one-dish dinner often served in Minnesota at such large gatherings as family reunions, potlucks or church suppers. Don’t be turned off by its humble appearance; the combination of cream of mushroom soup, corn, green beans, beef and a delightful crispy potato topping (the more taters, the better!) is universally likeable.

Total: 0 1h35min0

Yield: 8 servings

Serving Size: 1 of 8 servings

Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 of 8 servings, calories 366, Fat 22g, Saturated Fat 6g, Carbohydrate 28g, Fiber 4g, Sugar 4g, Protein 14g, Cholesterol 40mg, Sodium 671mg

Ingredients:

  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped (about 2 cups)
  • 1 pound 80-percent lean ground beef
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 cups frozen cut green beans, thawed (8 ounces)
  • 1 3/4 cups frozen corn kernels, thawed (8 ounces)
  • Two 10-ounce cans condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 pound frozen potato tots

Instruction:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Add the oil to a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until soft and beginning to brown, about 15 minutes. Add the beef to the onions and cook until the meat is brown, stirring and scraping the bottom of the skillet to release the yummy brown bits, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Transfer the beef and onion mixture from the skillet into a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Scatter the green beans and corn evenly on top. Spread the cream of mushroom soup over top and top with frozen potato tots. Bake uncovered for 1 hour; the potato tots should be golden brown. Serve.

Tater Tot Hotdish

tater tot hotdish recipe

I’m originally from Minnesota, and if Minnesota is famous for one thing, it’s hotdish. You might know it better as casserole, or something like that, but in Minnesota, it’s hotdish. This is my mom’s recipe, the same one that she used to make for me when I was little.

Prep: 10min

Total: 1h10min

Yield: 4-6 , 4-6 serving(s)

Nutrition Facts: calories 658.8, Fat 42.3, Saturated Fat 13.8, Cholesterol 77.1, Sodium 1624.1, Carbohydrate 43.7, Fiber 5.1, Sugar 2.1, Protein 26.6

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 (1 lb) package tater tots (you probably won’t use the whole package, but this is usually the smallest size I can find)
  • 2 (10 ounce) cans condensed cream of mushroom soup (or 3 cans if you want it extra creamy)
  • 1 (14 ounce) can vegetables (or 2 cans, whatever kind you like, I like sweet corn, my mom uses green beans)

Instruction:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. While the oven is preheating, brown the ground beef (seasoning to taste as you cook) and drain off the grease.
  3. Spread the beef in the bottom of a 2 to 2 1/2 quart baking dish.
  4. Drain the liquid off the vegetables and spread them over the meat.
  5. Using a rubber spatula, spread the cans of soup over the top of the vegetables and meat. Use the soup as is, straight from the can. Do NOT mix it with anything.
  6. Arrange a layer of tater tots over the top of that.
  7. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 50 minutes.
  8. Top with your favorite variety of shredded cheese as you serve.

Hotdish (Tater Tot Casserole)

tater tot hotdish recipe

Hotdish is an easy, one-dish dinner often served in Minnesota at such large gatherings as family reunions, potlucks or church suppers. Don’t be turned off by its humble appearance; the combination of cream of mushroom soup, corn, green beans, beef and a delightful crispy potato topping (the more taters, the better!) is universally likeable.

Prep: 0 10min0

Total: 0 1h35min0

Yield: 8 servings

Serving Size: 1 of 8 servings

Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 of 8 servings, calories 366, Fat 22g, Saturated Fat 6g, Carbohydrate 28g, Fiber 4g, Sugar 4g, Protein 14g, Cholesterol 40mg, Sodium 671mg

Ingredients:

  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped (about 2 cups)
  • 1 pound 80-percent lean ground beef
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 cups frozen cut green beans, thawed (8 ounces)
  • 1 3/4 cups frozen corn kernels, thawed (8 ounces)
  • Two 10-ounce cans condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 pound frozen potato tots

Instruction:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Add the oil to a skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until soft and beginning to brown, about 15 minutes. Add the beef to the onions and cook until the meat is brown, stirring and scraping the bottom of the skillet to release the yummy brown bits, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Transfer the beef and onion mixture from the skillet into a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Scatter the green beans and corn evenly on top. Spread the cream of mushroom soup over top and top with frozen potato tots. Bake uncovered for 1 hour; the potato tots should be golden brown. Serve.

How to Make Tater Tot Hotdish (Casserole)

FAQ

What is the difference between a Hotdish and a casserole?

Definition: Casserole is the name of the dish used to cook with, whereas hot dish is the meal itself. Ingredients: Casseroles can contain any ingredients under the sun practically, where hot dishes have set ingredients they have to have.

Why is my Tater Tot Hotdish runny?

The casserole is runny if there is too much liquid in the meat mixture. Be sure to drain extra fat from the ground beef and use a cream soup and or sour cream to help thicken the mixture. Letting the casserole stand for 5 minutes after baking will also help to thicken it up. What goes good with tater tot casserole?

What goes with Tater Tot Hotdish?

Plus, you can throw in whatever ingredients you have, so it’s a great way to use up the produce sitting in your fridge!
  • Asparagus salad.
  • Green beans salad.
  • Cucumber salad with bell pepper.
  • Green salad with fruit.
  • Italian salad with green peppers and cherry tomatoes.
  • Fall harvest salad.
  • Greek salad.
  • Wedge salad.

What is a tater tot casserole called?

What is Tater Tot Hotdish? Hotdish is another name for a casserole, and most have some kind of starch as a central ingredient. In this simple recipe, tater tots take center stage.

About the author

Helen is an author and editor at helenbackcafe.com, who has a passion for writing about recipes. She loves to experiment with different ingredients and cooking techniques to create delicious and unique dishes.

Among all the foods, pizza holds a special place in her heart, and she loves exploring different variations and toppings to create the perfect slice. Through her writing, Helen hopes to inspire others to get creative in the kitchen and share their love for food with the world.

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