12 Tater Tot Casserole Recipes That Will Become Family Favorites

Looking for a comforting, crowd-pleasing dish that’s easy to make? Check out these 12 delicious Tater Tot Casserole recipes!

Perfect for family dinners or potlucks, these recipes offer a variety of flavors and ingredients to suit every taste. From classic versions to creative twists, you’re sure to find a new favorite in this collection.

4 Ingredients Tater Tot Casserole for Two

This Tater Tot casserole is a quick and easy dinner that everyone will love. Just four basic ingredients come together for this comforting dish.

• Prep: 5 mins
• Cook: 40 mins
• Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound ground beef
• 1/2 (5 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1/2 (8 ounce) package frozen tater tots
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Directions

1. Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef in the hot skillet until completely browned and crumbly, 7 to 10 minutes. Stir in condensed soup; season with salt and black pepper.
3. Transfer beef mixture to a baking dish; layer tater tots evenly on top and sprinkle with Cheddar cheese.
4. Bake in the preheated oven until tater tots are golden brown and hot, 30 to 45 minutes.

Tater Tot Casserole with Green Beans

Truly the BEST Tater Tot Casserole recipe! Layers of amazing flavor combine for an easy and delicious dinner any night of the week!

• Prep: 10 mins
• Cook: 35 mins
• Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 lb lean ground beef (the leaner the better)
• 1/2 onion , diced
• 2 cloves garlic , minced
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 15 oz can green beans , drained
• 10.75 oz can condensed cream of mushroom soup
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 cups frozen tater tots
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375F.
2. Lightly grease an 8 or 9-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Set aside.
3. Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drain excess fat.
4. Add the onions to the skillet and sauté for 4 to 5 minutes until translucent.
5. Add the garlic and cook, stirring frequently, for an additional minute.
6. Stir in Worcestershire sauce and season with salt and pepper to taste.
7. Transfer ground beef mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
8. Top with cream of mushroom soup, followed by green beans, followed by the cheddar cheese. Make sure to season the green bean layer. 
9. Finally, top with tater tots.
10. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until tater tots are golden brown and cheese is melted.

Tater Tot Casserole (Kid Friendly）

This is an easy tater tot casserole that my whole family loves. Seasoned ground beef and veggies are mix with a quick and creamy sauce, and then baked under a layer of crispy tater tots.

• Prep: 15 mins
• Cook: 45 mins
• Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 bag frozen tater tots 28 to 30 oz
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 medium yellow onion diced
• 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables* thawed, or fresh diced fresh vegetables
• 10.5 ounces condensed cream of mushroom soup
• ⅓ cup milk
• ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
• ¼ teaspoon dried parsley
• salt and black pepper to taste
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided

Instructions 

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef and onion until no pink remains. Drain any fat.
3. In a medium bowl, mix the thawed vegetables, soup, milk, seasonings, beef mixture, and ½ cup shredded cheese.
4. Spread the beef mixture into a 3qt or 9×13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.
5. Top with tater tots and bake for 40 to 50 minutes or until the sauce is bubbly and the tots are golden brown.

Tater Tot Casserole with Sour Cream

This tater tot casserole recipe is a cozy classic with crispy tater tots, tender ground beef, and plenty of cheddar cheese! It has just 10 minutes of prep time for a hassle-free family meal.

• Prep: 10 mins
• Cook: 1 hr
• Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1/2 medium onion chopped
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
• 1 (12 ounce) can corn drained
• 2 cups shredded cheddar divided
• 32 ounces frozen tater tots
• Salt & pepper to taste
• Chopped scallions for serving (optional, to taste)

Instructions 

1. Preheat your oven to 375F and move the rack to the top third of the oven.
2. Add the beef and onions to a skillet and cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally and breaking the beef up with your spoon, until it’s browned and the onions have softened (about 7-8 minutes). If there’s a lot of excess fat, spoon most of it out.
3. Add the garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and Italian seasoning to the skillet and cook for about a minute.
4. Reduce the heat to medium and stir in the sour cream, condensed soup, corn, and about a 1/2 cup of the cheddar. Stir well and let it heat through for a minute or two.
5. Transfer the skillet mixture to a 9×13 casserole dish and smooth in an even layer. Optional: if you have a large oven-safe skillet, feel free to make the casserole entirely in the skillet.
6. Sprinkle the casserole with the rest of the cheese, and then top it with the tater tots.
7. Bake, uncovered, for 45 minutes or until the tater tots are nicely browned and the cheese is hot and bubbly. Serve with chopped scallions and salt & pepper if needed.

Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole

• Prep: 25 mins
• Servings: 8

Ingredients

• One 16-ounce bag frozen Tater Tots®
• Butter, for the baking dish
• 1 tablespoon olive oil 
• 1 pound spicy bulk breakfast sausage 
• 1 medium onion, very finely diced
• 1 cup milk 
• 1/2 cup half-and-half 
• 1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt 
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne 
• 4 large eggs 
• 1 red bell pepper, very finely diced
• 1 green bell pepper, very finely diced
• 2 cups grated Cheddar cheese
• 1 cup grated pepper jack cheese
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1. Line up the tater tots in a buttered 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
2. Add the olive oil to a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sausage and onion and cook, breaking the sausage up with a wooden spoon, until browned and cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes. Set aside to cool slightly, then sprinkle it over the tater tots.
3. In a large bowl, mix the milk, half-and-half, seasoned salt, cayenne, eggs, bell peppers, half of both cheeses and some salt and pepper. Pour over the tots and sausage mixture, then top with the rest of the cheese. Cover with foil and refrigerate overnight.
4. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
5. Bake, covered, for about 25 minutes. Remove the foil and continue to bake until the cheese is brown and bubbly and the casserole is cooked through, another 20 to 35 minutes. Cut into squares and serve.

Cheese-Smothered Tater Tot Casserole

Thanks to a few ingredients and easy prep, this cheese-smothered Tater Tot casserole will be a recurring star at your dinner table.

• PREP: 15 mins
• COOK: 30 mins
• YIELD: 4 servings

Ingredients

• 3/4 to 1 pound ground beef or turkey
• 1 small onion, chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 package (16 ounces) frozen Tater Tots
• 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
• 2/3 cup 2% milk or water
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Season with salt and pepper.
2. Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Top with Tater Tots. Combine soup and milk; pour over potatoes. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, 30-40 minutes or until heated through.

Tater Tot Dinner Casserole

This Tater Tot Casserole is the ultimate comfort food dinner. It has a creamy, ground beef sauce and it’s topped with plenty of melted cheese.

• PREP: 20 mins
• COOK: 50 mins
• YIELD: 8 servings

Ingredients

• 1½ pounds ground beef
• 1 small onion, peeled and finely chopped
• salt and pepper
• 32 ounces frozen tater tots
• Two 10.75-ounce cans condensed cream of mushroom soup
• 1 1/3 cups milk
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.  Spray a 9×13-inch pan with nonstick spray.
2. In a large skillet, cook the beef and onion over medium heat until the meat is no longer pink; remove and discard the fat. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Transfer the meat mixture to the prepared baking dish. Top with the Tater Tots. In a medium bowl, whisk together the soup and milk. Pour over the potatoes. Sprinkle with the cheese. Bake, uncovered, for 40 minutes.

Meatless Tater Tot Hotdish

Vegetarian Tater Tot Hotdish is a comforting Midwest casserole. This meatless version has a super savory, creamy filling with lots of veggies, a cheesy layer, and it’s all topped off with golden, crispy tater tots. You’ll love how easy it is to make, too!

• PREP: 15 mins
• COOK: 30 mins
• YIELD: 4 servings

Ingredients

• 1 Tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 Tablespoon olive oil
• ¾ cup yellow onion, diced
• ½ cup celery, diced
• ½ cup carrot, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• Pinch of red pepper flakes
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 cup frozen corn
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 2 Tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 cup Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup
• ½ cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
• ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, freshly shredded
• 30-34 frozen tater tots

Instructions 

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. To keep this a one-pan recipe, cook the filling in a 10-inch cast-iron skillet, or oven-safe skillet.
2. In the skillet, over medium heat, melt butter and heat the olive oil. Once hot, add onion, celery, and carrot. Cook for 3-4 minutes, and add a pinch of salt to begin layering in the flavor.
3. Add garlic and season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes, to taste. Stir and cook for another 3 minutes, until all the veggies are tender. Stir in frozen peas and corn.
4. Remove from heat. Stir in the parsley and cream of mushroom soup until fully combined.
5. If cooking in the same skillet, spread the filling evenly across the pan. Otherwise, transfer to a 3-quart baking dish. Sprinkle both kinds of cheeses on top. Then, line the tater tots across the entire top of the hotdish.
6. Bake for 28-33 minutes until bubbly and tater tots are golden brown. Let sit 2-3 minutes before serving. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Chicken Tater Tot Casserole

This chicken tater tot casserole is a family-friendly, easy dinner recipe for busy nights! The cozy one dish meal is full of shredded chicken and corn in a creamy sauce, and then finished off with a layer of melted cheddar cheese and a crispy potato topping.

• PREP: 10 mins
• COOK: 45 mins
• YIELD: 8 servings

Ingredients

• 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
• 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
• 1 soup can milk or chicken broth (about 1 ¼ cups)
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• ¼ teaspoon onion powder
• 4 cups cooked, shredded chicken (such as the meat from a store-bought rotisserie chicken)
• 4 cups frozen corn kernels
• Kosher salt and ground black pepper, to taste
• 1 cup grated cheddar cheese (or more to taste)
• 4 cups (about 16 ounces) frozen Tater Tots
• Optional garnish: chopped fresh parsley or chopped green onions or chives

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 9 x 13-inch baking dish or spray with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, milk, garlic powder, and onion powder.
3. Stir in the chicken and corn. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle cheddar cheese over top. Arrange tater tots in a single layer on top of the casserole.
5. Bake, uncovered, until the filling is hot and bubbly and the tots are crispy and golden brown, about 40-45 minutes. For even crispier tots, transfer the dish to the broiler for a couple of minutes at the end.
6. Rest for 5-10 minutes. Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley, chopped green onions, or chives just before serving.

Crock Pot Tater Tot Casserole

This super cheesy tater tot casserole is filled with seasoned ground beef and veggies in a creamy sauce that everyone will absolutely love.

• Prep: 15 mins
• Cook: 4 hrs
• 8 servings

Ingredients

• 32 ounces (900 g) frozen tater tots
• 1 pound (450 g) ground beef 80/20
• 1 medium yellow onion diced
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 cup (240 ml) milk whole or 2%
• 10.5 ounces (300 g) canned cream of mushroom soup or cream of chicken soup
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 cup (150 g) frozen mixed vegetables – corn, carrots, peas, green beans
• 2 cups (240 g) cheddar cheese shredded

Instructions

1. Spray the bottom of a crockpot with nonstick cooking spray. Arrange half of the frozen tater tots in the crockpot.
2. In a skillet, cook ground beef and onion, season with salt and pepper, and cook until the beef is no longer pink. Drain grease and add the meat to a mixing bowl.
3. To the same bowl, add milk, condensed soup, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, frozen mixed vegetables, and half of the cheddar cheese. Give everything a mix.
4. Add the mixture to the crockpot, and layer over the tater tots. Then sprinkle on the remaining cheese, and top with the rest of the tater tots.
5. Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours, or on low for 6-8 hours.

Tater Tot Casserole (No Canned Soup!)

It doesn’t matter if you call it a hotdish, or call it a casserole, this Tater Tot Casserole is completely delicious! No canned soup is needed to make a creamy, meaty, potato-y comfort food dish that the whole family will love.

• Prep: 10 mins
• Cook: 50 mins
• 8 servings

Ingredients

• 2 pounds (900g) ground beef, 80/20
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
• ½ cup (120ml) whole milk
• ½ cup (120ml) beef broth
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 cup (150g) frozen mixed vegetables, corn, carrots, peas, green beans
• 8 ounces (225g) cheddar cheese, shredded
• 32 ounce (900g) bag frozen tater tots

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F/180°C and grease a 9×13 inch casserole dish with cooking spray.
2. In a skillet, cook ground beef until it’s no longer pink and cooked through. Drain fat. Remove onto a plate and set aside.
3. Add onion, and cook until softened (2-3 minutes), add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds – 1 minute.
4. Add flour, and cook it for 30 seconds then add the milk, beef broth, and Worcestershire sauce. Whisk and cook on medium heat for 3 minutes or until the sauce has thickened.
5. Stir in the beef and frozen vegetables and remove from heat.
6. Layer the beef in the casserole dish, followed by the cheese, and arrange the tater tots on top in a single layer.
7. Bake for 30-40 minutes. Transfer to a cooling rack, and cool for 15 minutes before serving. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley or chives.

Taco Tater Tot Casserole

Tater Tot Taco Casserole! This easy casserole has layers ground beef and veggies topped with Tater Tots & cheese. It’s one dish we just can’t get enough of!

• Prep: 20 mins
• Cook: 40 mins
• 8 servings

Ingredients

• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 onion diced
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1 packet taco seasoning mix low sodium
• 1 cup enchilada sauce divided
• 1 ½ cups frozen corn
• 1 ½ cups bell pepper red, yellow or green, diced
• 12 ounces black beans drained and rinsed
• 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
• 16 ounces frozen tater tots
• ⅓ cup salsa

OPTIONAL TOPPINGS

• Diced tomatoes
• Shredded lettuce
• Sour Cream
• Avocado Slices

Instructions 

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. Brown ground beef, onion and garlic over medium high until no pink remains. Drain any fat.
3. Stir in taco seasoning, ½ cup water, ⅔ cup enchilada sauce, corn, bell pepper & beans. Cook until thickened (about 5 minutes).
4. Pour beef mixture into a 9×13 pan. Sprinkle with 1 ½ cups cheese and arrange tater tots on top.
5. Bake 30 minutes. Combine salsa and remaining ⅓ cup enchilada sauce. Spread over tater tots and top with remaining cheese.
6. Bake an additional 10 minutes or until cheese is melted & bubbly.
7. Serve with desired toppings