How long do you cook tater tots

How long do you cook tater tots
Total Time

Prep: 15 min. Bake: 30 min.

How long do you cook tater tots
Makes

4 servings

I like to make this Tater Tot casserole when time before supper is short. If we have unexpected company, I just double the ingredients and use a 13x9-in. pan. I call it my Please Stay Casserole! —Jean Ferguson, Elverta, California

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.

Quick Tater Tots Bake Tips

Where did Tater Tot casserole come from?

Tater Tot casserole—aka "Hot Dish" to Minnesotans—has its roots in the Midwest. It’s most famous in Minnesota where it’s said to have originated, but its popularity has spread to neighboring states as well as other regions of the U.S. Here are more tips on how to make an authentic hot dish as well as our most popular hot dish recipes.

Can I use cream of chicken soup instead of cream of mushroom?

Yes! You can replace cream of mushroom soup with cream of chicken for equally good, if not identical, results. The flavor profile might be slightly different, but the consistency will be the same. Here are more recipes that start with a can of condensed soup.

What goes well with Tater Tot casserole?

Traditional Tater Tot casserole typically doesn’t include vegetables, except chopped onions, so a healthy veggie side dish would pair perfectly. A fresh side salad is another light and tasty option. You can also serve warm dinner rolls as a complement to this comforting casserole, especially on a cold night.

What else can I make with Tater Tots?

The humble Tater Tot is usually enjoyed as simple side dish dipped in ketchup. But don’t limit this freezer-friendly potato staple as a dinnertime sidekick. Incorporate it into other dishes—such as nachos (aka totchos), breakfast dishes and casseroles. Here are our top Tater Tot recipes.

Research contributed by Amy Glander, Taste of Home Book Editor

Nutrition Facts

1-1/2 cups: 570 calories, 35g fat (12g saturated fat), 87mg cholesterol, 1357mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 4g fiber), 26g protein.

These Oven Fried Tater Tots are the perfect side dish for sandwiches, burgers, fish and more! They are loaded with flavor and are better than any restaurant version!

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How long do you cook tater tots

I could easily become a fast food junkie, I think it's probably in my best interest that Sonic is not just around the corner from our house.  

It is perfectly handy to stop by when we head into town for groceries and banking.  A Route- 44 Strawberry Limeade, a giant cheeseburger and tater tots are my favorites.  

How long do you cook tater tots

Those darn tater tots are highly addicting.  I've been making a fantastic version at home that I like even better.  They are oven fried and so easy!  

How long do you cook tater tots

Bacon is a staple at our house, we don't eat it every day or even every week, but at least a couple of times a month.  I save my bacon drippings religiously.

Please don't tell me that you are not in the habit of it. Throwing out bacon drippings is a terrible waste in my book!  I simply pour the drippings into a big mason jar and keep it in the fridge.

 What does bacon drippings have to do with tater tots?  Well it's the secret ingredient to these oven fried tater tots.  They are sure to wow your tastebuds with flavor.  

How long do you cook tater tots

I just add the bacon drippings to a sheet pan and let it melt while the oven preheats.  I toss the tater tots with the melted bacon drippings and then give it a sprinkle of season salt.  

They bake - or oven fry at a high temperature. I flip them over about halfway through cooking.  They come out so crunchy and so delicious.  

If you have an air fryer, try these Air Fryer Tater Tots, they are so crispy and delicious. 

How long do you cook tater tots

A few weeks back the boys brought home some huge catfish and we had everyone over for a fish fry.  My deep fryer was going strong on the porch frying fish and I had these tater tots going in the oven.

It was one of the best meals I've had in a long time. Brings me back to the days of our family's restaurant. Tater tots make a great side dish for burgers, catfishand even my Chicken Fried Steak Sandwiches.   

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How long do you cook tater tots

This Oven Fried Tater Tots Recipe also appears on Food Fanatic where I contribute all things fried.

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How long do tater tots take to cook at 400?

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Combine the tater tots and the olive oil in a bowl. Toss to coat, spread on a baking sheet and bake until golden brown and crisp, about 30 minutes. Remove the tater tots from the oven, season with salt and pepper and transfer to a mixing bowl.

What's the best way to cook frozen tater tots?

Simply put about a quarter-inch of oil in the pan, and set the stove to medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, you can carefully add your frozen tots to the skillet, making sure to watch out for splattering hot oil. Keep moving the tater tots around as they become crispy and golden so they do not burn.

How do you cook tater tots in a frying pan?

TO COOK FROZEN TATER TOTS IN A SKILLET First heat oil at a depth of ¼ inch in the bottom of your skillet over medium high heat. Cook until the amount of crispness that you prefer – turning frequently. Apply salt and pepper while draining.

Can you cook tater tots at 350?

Pre-heat your air fryer to 350 degrees F. Place the tater tots in the basket of the air fryer and spray to coat with cooking spray. Toss gently and spray on the other side. Cook for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway, until the tater tots are golden and crispy.