If you are looking for a great recipe idea for the family (especially those picky eaters), consider this tater tot casserole recipe. Crispy tater tots is a hot dish that is easy to put together and serves about 8 people once you are done baking.
My full confession is that this classic comfort food dish is probably one of my favorite meals to serve to the kids – EVER. There are so many different variations you can make as well. Throw in a green bell pepper, turn it into a cheeseburger tater tot casserole, or spice things up and add some kick in a few steps to whip this baseline into a Mexican tater tot casserole. That’s what I love most. And the bonus? It’s just as good the next day when you eat it the second time.
If you have extra veggies, feel free to add those in – even frozen vegetables. Whatever works. I’m telling you, this one-dish meal baseline is a game changer… even for picky kids.
Delicious And Easy Tater Tot Casserole Recipe With Ham
We created this recipe with pieces of diced ham in the mix. If you aren’t a fan, please feel free to omit or substitute with something you’d rather have in the dish. That is the beauty of baking and cooking – we can tweak as we go!
Ingredients:
- 1 cup diced ham
- 1/4 cup diced onion
- 6 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups shredded cheese
- 1 bag, 16 oz, frozen tater tots (you can keep frozen)
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spray a 2.5 qt casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray. Sprinkle ham and onion in the bottom of the dish.
In a mixing bowl, add eggs, milk, and spices and whisk well. Next, you will want to stir in the cheese. Then pour your egg mixture over the ham and onions. The next part of this tater tot breakfast casserole is my favorite.
Top with frozen tater tots in an even layer. Make a pattern in your baking dish. Do you. Make it fun. Get the entire family involved. Go around in a circle. You know how this tater tot casserole recipe is supposed to look – so go at it!
Bake for 45-50 minutes or until center is set. Let everything set for about five minutes before serving and enjoy! This recipe serves about 6-8 people.
Can I Serve This Casserole Beyond Breakfast?
Absolutely! While most people tend to serve tater tot casserole for breakfast due to the eggs, I don’t want you to limit yourself. This would make a great lunch option as well if you are having guests and are planning a spread.
How To Reheat
You will need about 15 minutes to properly reheat this casserole dish. Place the remaining amount in a low-temperature oven (think between 325 and 350 degrees) and allow it to heat up for no more than 15 minutes. You don’t need aluminum foil when reheating. People do use the microwave in a pinch, but just know your tater tots will be soggy if you do that. It’s a choice.
How To Freeze This Classic Casserole
Yes, you can absolutely prepare this dish ahead of time and then freeze it for later use. Follow the instructions as written above and then tightly secure your casserole dish with oven wrap.
When you are ready to serve this dish to your family and friends, allot an additional 10-15 of cooking time on the backend. Check at the ten-minute mark. If you feel like your dish needs more time, give it another 5.
How To Make This Dish Gluten-Free
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You could make this dish gluten-free if you purchased tater tots that contained no gluten. It all depends on the ingredients you put into your recipe. Just make sure you read the label to ensure that your ingredients meet up to your dietary restriction needs.
What Other Veggies Can I Include In This Dish?
If you’d like to include simple ingredients like other vegetables in this casserole, consider: green beans, bell peppers, corn, peas, celery, or broccoli. As far as the protein is concerned, consider different ground meats – like ground turkey and lean ground beef.
If you want to add a different flavor profile, you could even add in a can of cream of mushroom soup or a can of cream of chicken soup to change things up or a little Worcestershire sauce. Cheesy tater tots always go with a fresh side salad. So, be sure to have one on hand for your large family during dinner time if that’s when you decide to serve this dish.
As mentioned, the good news is this family favorite meal can be prepared and served any time of the day. So, whether you want to make a green salad or a side of bacon – that’s up to you! It will always be a good time. Crispy tots know how to please.
Delicious And Easy Tater Tot Casserole Recipe With Ham
If you are looking for a great recipe idea for the family (especially those picky eaters), consider this tater tot casserole recipe. Crispy tater tots is a hot dish that is easy to put together and serves about 8 people once you are done baking.
Ingredients
- 1 cup diced ham
- 1/4 cup diced onion
- 6 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups shredded cheese
- 1 bag, 16 oz, frozen tater tots (you can keep frozen)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spray a 2.5 qt casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray. Sprinkle ham and onion in the bottom of the dish.
- In a mixing bowl, add eggs, milk, and spices and whisk well. Next, you will want to stir in the cheese. Then pour your egg mixture over the ham and onions. The next part of this tater tot breakfast casserole is my favorite.
- Top with frozen tater tots in an even layer. Make a pattern in your baking dish. Do you. Make it fun. Get the entire family involved. Go around in a circle. You know how this tater tot casserole recipe is supposed to look - so go at it!
- Bake for 45-50 minutes or until center is set. Let everything set for about five minutes before serving and enjoy! This recipe serves about 6-8 people.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 311Total Fat: 19gSaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 179mgSodium: 804mgCarbohydrates: 18gFiber: 1gSugar: 2gProtein: 17g