too hot to tot! tater tot hotdish

Two Harbors, MN
Updated on Sep 13, 2019

I knew the basic method of making a Tater Tot Hotdish. I just wanted something that was better and took some consideration to diet restrictions. This is what I came up with.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

Hotdish recipes are popular in the Upper Midwest. They are casseroles cooked in a single dish and popular at potluck dinners. Barbara's version is perfectly seasoned and fantastic. We love the bits of sweet corn throughout and the crispy tater tots on top. This dish is going to go fast when served. It's a delicious stick to your ribs family dinner.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 50 Min
method Bake
yield 4-6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 pound hamburger, ground Italian sausage or ground turkey, or mixture
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1/2 medium bell pepper (green, yellow or red, or combo), diced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 dash each of onion powder and garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, low sodium
  • 1/2 package tater tots (32oz) or enough to make one layer on top
  • 1 can cream of mushroom soup low sodium (condensed), 10.75 oz
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup low-fat sour cream
  • 1/2 can corn kernels, low sodium, drained (could also use canned green beans, low sodium)
  • 1 dash seasoned salt and pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded colby jack cheese, or your favorite blend
  • 1-2 dash beef bouillon granules

How To Make too hot to tot! tater tot hotdish

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 350° F (175 degrees C).
  • Browning beef with seasonings, onions, and peppers.
    Step 2
    In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef with the onions, peppers, garlic, onion and garlic powder, and Worcestershire sauce. Drain excess fat, and season with a dash of seasoned salt and pepper to taste. Seasoned salt and pepper will also be used on top, so do not over season.
  • Soup, sour cream, and milk whisked together in a bowl.
    Step 3
    In a small bowl, stir the soup and sour cream into the milk until smooth. Sprinkle a dash or so of beef bouillon into this and whisk to blend. Pour into meat mixture to heat through.
  • A layer of beef and cheese in a casserole dish.
    Step 4
    Spread the beef mixture evenly over the bottom of a 2 quart casserole dish. Sprinkle corn on top of the meat mixture and sprinkle half of the cheese.
  • A layer of tater tots and cheese added to casserole dish.
    Step 5
    Arrange tater tots evenly on top and sprinkle a little seasoning salt and pepper on top of the tots. Sprinkle remaining cheese evenly over the top.
  • Hotdish baking in the oven.
    Step 6
    Bake in preheated oven covered for 40 minutes. Uncover and continue to cook for an additional 10-15 min, until cheese is bubbly and slightly brown. Tots should be slightly crunchy.

Discover More

Keyword: #mushroom
Keyword: #cheese
Keyword: #sausage
Keyword: #hamburger
Keyword: #Casserole
Keyword: #Bake
Keyword: #spices
Keyword: #ground
Keyword: #cassarole
Keyword: #condensed
Keyword: #hotdish
Keyword: #tatertot
Keyword: #tater-tot
Collection: Casserole Crazy
Ingredient: Beef
Method: Bake
Culture: American
Category: Casseroles

Comment & Reviews

ADVERTISEMENT
Just A Pinch Sweepstakes