Tater Tot Hot Dish | Easy Hamburger & Vegetable Casserole
Tater tot hot dish (tater tot casserole) is a classic comfort-food dinner made with browned hamburger, mixed vegetables, and a creamy soup sauce.
It’s topped with frozen tater tots and baked until hot and bubbly with crisp potatoes on top—an easy weeknight casserole the whole family recognizes.
Ingredients
- 1 lb hamburger (ground beef)
- 1 package mixed frozen vegetables
- 2 cans cream of mushroom soup
- 1 can milk (use the soup can to measure)
- 1 package frozen tater tots
Instructions
- Brown the hamburger and place it in a 2-quart casserole dish.
- Cook the frozen vegetables about 10 minutes; layer them on top of the hamburger.
- Mix the mushroom soup with 1 can of milk and pour over the vegetables.
- Top with frozen tater tots.
- Bake 30 to 45 minutes, until thoroughly heated and the tater tots are hot and crisp.
Tater Tot Hot Dish FAQ
Do I need to thaw the vegetables or tater tots first?
No—use them frozen. Cook the vegetables briefly as directed, then bake until hot and bubbly.
Can I use cream of chicken soup instead of mushroom?
Yes. Cream of chicken (or celery) works the same way in this casserole.
How do I know it’s done?
It’s ready when the sauce is bubbling and the tater tots are hot and crisp, usually 30–45 minutes.
What size dish should I use?
A 2-quart casserole dish is ideal. In a larger dish, the baking time may be slightly shorter.
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