Description
A cozy, golden casserole packed with creamy sauce, veggies, and melty cheese under a crunchy tater tot topping.
Ingredients
- Frozen tater tots
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Cream of mushroom (or chicken) soup
- Frozen peas
- Ground beef or chicken (optional for protein)
- Milk
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Mix cream soup with milk, garlic powder, and onion powder in a bowl.
- Stir in peas and cooked ground meat if using.
- Spread mixture evenly into the baking dish.
- Top with a generous layer of shredded cheddar cheese.
- Arrange frozen tater tots neatly on top.
- Bake 35–40 minutes until tots are crispy and cheese is bubbly; garnish with parsley.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, omit the meat.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like corn or bell peppers.
- Can be made ahead and refrigerated before baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35–40 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg