Tater Tot Hot Dish
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.
Tater Tot Hot Dish
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
Preheat oven: 350°F
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- 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. Serves 4.
Total Cook Time - 30 to 45 minutes
Equipment - 2-quart casserole dish
Servings - 4
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.