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Some dishes are classics: The hamburger, macaroni and cheese -- and, of course, tater tot casserole. This comfort dish comes in many forms with plenty of variations, but it is sure to evoke memories of family dinners, pot luck picnics and neighborhood gatherings of days gone by.
Recipes for tater tot casserole vary widely, and the website Cooks.com offers more than 500 variations of this classic comfort food. The easiest way to make tater tot casserole is to combine ground beef, onions and canned soup (the variety of soup varies, but cream of mushroom or cream of celery are two common ones) and then layer the top with tater tots. Bake the whole thing until the tater tots are browned, and your family will thank you when they come to sit at the table.
If you're looking for something a little bit more adventurous, you could try "Tater Tot Hot Dog Casserole," from Cooks.com. This recipe calls for hot dogs, salsa and Mexican-style canned corn, as well as cheese and baked beans. The whole thing bakes in just 30 minutes, and the recipe's author claims that her granddaughter loves the dish. Mexican flavors seem to be a theme when it comes to tater tot casserole -- one home chef offers "Taco & Tater Tot Casserole," which calls for a packet of taco seasoning, hamburger and cream of chicken soup.
If you want to lighten up your tater tot casserole, Kitchen Daily offers a version that calls for lower-fat cream of mushroom or chicken soup. You could also use 90 percent lean ground beef, as well. This version still calls for a layer of tater tots, of course, but this recipe calls for just three cups of them. You can also get your kids to eat their veggies if you hide them in tater tot casserole -- "Savory Tater Tot Casserole" from AllRecipes.com includes a can of mixed vegetables. Some variations also call for a can of green beans.
There are very few dishes that aren't improved by adding sour cream, and tater tot casserole is no exception. The "Tater Tot Casserole II" recipe from AllRecipes.com calls for sour cream -- and cheddar cheese -- along with the traditional cream of mushroom soup. How about topping the whole dish with crushed potato chips, as does the author of "Yummy Tater Tot Casserole" from AllRecipes.com. Yum, indeed!
Tater tot casserole is a great way to feed a large family -- just ask Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar, who posted their version of the recipe on their family's website, DuggarFamily.com. The Duggars' version calls for two pounds of ground turkey and three two-pound bags of tater tots and canned cream of mushroom soup. It serves at least 19 people, and would be great for a pot luck dinner or any other gathering where you need to feed a big crowd.
No matter which version of tater tot casserole you choose, your family will be happy to see this classic comfort food on the dinner table.
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Some dishes are classics: The hamburger, macaroni and cheese -- and, of course, tater tot casserole. This comfort dish comes in many forms with plenty of variations, but it is sure to evoke memories of family dinners, pot luck picnics and neighborhood gatherings of days gone by.Recipes for tater tot casserole vary widely, and the website Cooks.com offers more than 500 variations of this classic comfort food. The easiest way to make tater tot casserole is to combine ground beef, onions and canned soup (the variety of soup varies, but cream of mushroom or cream of celery are two common ones) and then layer the top with tater tots. Bake the whole thing until the tater tots are browned, and your family will thank you when they come to sit at the table.
If you're looking for something a little bit more adventurous, you could try "Tater Tot Hot Dog Casserole," from Cooks.com. This recipe calls for hot dogs, salsa and Mexican-style canned corn, as well as cheese and baked beans. The whole thing bakes in just 30 minutes, and the recipe's author claims that her granddaughter loves the dish. Mexican flavors seem to be a theme when it comes to tater tot casserole -- one home chef offers "Taco & Tater Tot Casserole," which calls for a packet of taco seasoning, hamburger and cream of chicken soup.
If you want to lighten up your tater tot casserole, Kitchen Daily offers a version that calls for lower-fat cream of mushroom or chicken soup. You could also use 90 percent lean ground beef, as well. This version still calls for a layer of tater tots, of course, but this recipe calls for just three cups of them. You can also get your kids to eat their veggies if you hide them in tater tot casserole -- "Savory Tater Tot Casserole" from AllRecipes.com includes a can of mixed vegetables. Some variations also call for a can of green beans.
There are very few dishes that aren't improved by adding sour cream, and tater tot casserole is no exception. The "Tater Tot Casserole II" recipe from AllRecipes.com calls for sour cream -- and cheddar cheese -- along with the traditional cream of mushroom soup. How about topping the whole dish with crushed potato chips, as does the author of "Yummy Tater Tot Casserole" from AllRecipes.com. Yum, indeed!
Tater tot casserole is a great way to feed a large family -- just ask Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar, who posted their version of the recipe on their family's website, DuggarFamily.com. The Duggars' version calls for two pounds of ground turkey and three two-pound bags of tater tots and canned cream of mushroom soup. It serves at least 19 people, and would be great for a pot luck dinner or any other gathering where you need to feed a big crowd.
No matter which version of tater tot casserole you choose, your family will be happy to see this classic comfort food on the dinner table.