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Tater tot casserole is a classic. How could you not love a steaming hot meal of beef, potatoes, melty cheese and plump, perky peas in a delicious creamy sauce? 

And it’s a casserole!

The Midwest is casserole country and since I hail from that region, casseroles are total feel-good food for me. I never get tired of them!

TATER TOT CASSEROLE

tater tot casserole

Ingredients for Tater Tot Casserole

1 lb ground beef, browned and drained
2 cups frozen peas
1 10.5-oz can condensed cream of chicken soup
1 28-oz pkg mini tater tots, thawed
1 cup shredded mild Cheddar cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional: crushed red pepper

How to Make Tater Tot Casserole

1. Brown ground beef and add salt and pepper to taste. Add green peas and cream of chicken soup. 

2. Layer on tater tots. 

Tip: I highly recommend using mini tater tots and thawing them (at least partially) before baking the casserole. If you forget, don’t panic; just bake it longer. Tater tots seem to take forever to heat all the way through and it’s not pleasant to bite into a cold one. 

tater tots and casserole

3. Sprinkle Cheddar cheese (or your favorite shredded cheese blend) over the tater tots. I like to sprinkle some crushed red pepper flakes on mine too.

casserole with tater tots

5. Bake, covered, for about 1 hour. If you’re starting with frozen tater tots, you’ll likely need to bake it for about 1 1/2 hours in order to make sure the tots are heated through all the way.

tater tot casserole

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Tater Tot Casserole

Servings 6
Calories 280 kcal
Author Liz

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef browned and drained
  • 16 oz pkg frozen peas, thawed
  • 1 10.5 oz can condensed cream of chicken soup
  • 32 oz pkg frozen tater tots thawed
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Crushed red pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

  2. Brown ground beef and add salt and pepper to taste. Add to casserole dish Stir in cream of chicken soup and peas. Add crushed red pepper, if desired.

  3. Top with tater tots. Sprinkle cheddar cheese over the tater tots.

  4. Bake, covered, for about 1 hour if tater tots are partially thawed. If they're completely frozen, you'll likely need to bake it for about 1 1/2 hours in order to make sure the tots are completely heated through.

Nutrition Facts
Tater Tot Casserole
Amount Per Serving
Calories 280 Calories from Fat 198
% Daily Value*
Fat 22g34%
Saturated Fat 10g63%
Cholesterol 73mg24%
Sodium 192mg8%
Potassium 243mg7%
Carbohydrates 2g1%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 18g36%
Vitamin A 209IU4%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 149mg15%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Love tater tots? Try this version with pimiento cheese or this delicious tater tot breakfast quiche.

 

About Liz

Liz is a midwestern mom gone southern (accent in transition). She lives in North Carolina and loves cooking, baking, traveling, movies, crafts, hot and cold tea, wine, pizza and the occasional nap. She also revels in the fact she's a crazy cat lady.

Comments

  22. Susan Broughton says

    I guess any of the vegetables that are made by Libby’s. I really don’t remember all the items that are made by that company. So this is what I can think of.

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  36. shirley says

    We have 2 girls that ask for green peas, morning, noon, and night. We all enjoy their corn, and all their fruits.

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  71. kath g. says

    i love their canned pumpkin. i make smoothies with it by adding nutmeg, cinnamon, almond milk, stevia and a couple of graham crackers — it tastes just like pumpkin pie.

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  78. lisat says

    I like the canned veg (peas are the fav in our house) because they fill in nicely when I’m out of fresh veg!

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  84. Christy says

    I love Libby’s canned pumpkin for pumpin bars – ha! you thought I was going to say pumpkin pie didn’t you?

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  94. katklaw777 says

    I like their canned pumpkin the best…I use it in oatmeal, pancakes, waffles, muffins and even milkshakes…mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm!!!

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  97. Amy L says

    I use lots of Libby’s products, and my favorite is Natural Pack® Whole Kernel Sweet Corn. I serve it as a side dish and also put it in cornbread, and in vegetable soup.

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  103. Darlene Jones-Nelson says

    I love the pumpkin in a can! I love to make pumpkin pie with it also I have used it for pancakes.

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  117. Shelia S says

    Libby’s fruit–any of it including fruit cocktail–is the favorite in my house. I always buy some when I am at the store.

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  135. Terri Egelund says

    Libby’s Chunky Fruit Cocktail is my favorite. I can eat it plain, with cottage cheese or other items.

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  137. Debra S says

    What doesn’t Libby’s have that we do not like????? We eat a lot of veggies, I don’t get it when people do NOT like them! They are so good! They now have sliced MANGOs canned! My hubby is happy cause he adores them. And kids do too!

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  145. Kathie Craig says

    When I was younger, Libby fruit was always in our house. There was a commercial that went something like, “Libby Libby Libby on the table table table.” I even had a Libby stocking cap!!

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  146. Sue Hull says

    I love pears and fruit cocktail in lite juice. I love all veggies except peas. What you made looks really good, I love tater tots. Thank you 🙂

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  164. Maria Iemma says

    I love their fruit cocktail – It is so delicious and I love the consistency of the fruit and syrup, not mushy like others.

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  169. Theron Willis says

    Fruit Cocktail ’cause iguanas eat fruit and vegetables. A staple food for the lizards I keep.

    Hope to win.

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  182. Shelley P says

    My favorite is Libby’s Whole Kernel Sweet Corn.
    Your Tater Tot Casserole looks so good!! I am going to have to try it : )

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  197. Angela says

    I have seen Tater Tot Casserole recipes before, but none of them looked good to me. Your recipe looks so delicious! I look forward to making it for my family.

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  216. Amanda Rauch says

    Definitely canned pumpkin!! We use it all year long, not just at halloween or thanksgiving. We use it for muffins, cupcakes, and doggie bisquits!! Love it to no end 🙂

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  221. ELIZA ELLIOT says

    I love the fruit…it is delicious and tastes better than other brands…pears are probably my favorite

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  266. Cathy S.1 says

    I love Libbys Peaches. I always have them on stock to open for a quick dessert item, and I make a family favorite of Peach cobbler with them.

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  271. Jessica Forrestt says

    I would love the organic pinto beans. That bowl is so cute!! Thanks for the chance to win 🙂

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  274. Julie Wood says

    I love the Libby’s Pumpkin in the can. It makes the best Pumpkin Pie and pumpkin pancakes. And we love the Libby’s peace slices in the plastic bottles.

    Reply

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