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Tater Tot and Bacon Breakfast Casserole

Tater Tot and Bacon Breakfast Casserole

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
65 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, 5 to 8 minutes. Drain bacon on paper towels.
  3. 3 Spread bacon into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish to cover. Spread potato nuggets over the bacon.
  4. 4 Beat eggs, milk, salt, and pepper together in a bowl; pour over the layer of potato nuggets.
  5. 5 Top with cheddar cheese and bake in the preheated oven until hot in the center, about 1 hour.
  6. 6 Serve hot. Enjoy!

By SPezz

Cheesy Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole

Cheesy Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
65 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly spray a 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. 2 Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir sausage and onion in the hot skillet until sausage is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and cool.
  3. 3 Meanwhile, whisk milk, eggs, onion powder, salt, garlic powder, and pepper together in a bowl.
  4. 4 Spread sausage mixture over the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Pour egg mixture over the top.
  5. 5 Layer with 1/2 of the Cheddar cheese and all of the potato nuggets. Cover with aluminum foil.
  6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes. Remove foil and sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Bake until melted, about 20 minutes more. Remove from the oven and let stand briefly before serving.

By Shannon Kimmich Kenny

Cheesy Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole

Cheesy Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
75 min
Total
105 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Spray a 9x12-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. 2 Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels and let cool.
  3. 3 Heat the same skillet over medium-high heat and add sausage. Cook and stir until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat. Crumble cooled bacon.
  4. 4 Place potato nuggets in the bottom of the prepared baking dish, distributed evenly. Drizzle evenly with melted butter. Sprinkle with 1 1/2 cups of Colby-Jack cheese.
  5. 5 Mix eggs, milk, onion, 1/2 of the bacon and sausage, mustard, salt, and pepper together in a bowl. Pour into the baking dish. Add remaining Colby-Jack cheese, bacon, and sausage.
  6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven until set and cheese is melted, about 1 hour. Let cool for 15 minutes before serving.

By Heidi Hawkeye

Mom's Killer Tater Tot Quiche

Mom's Killer Tater Tot Quiche

4.7

Prep
25 min
Cook
70 min
Total
105 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Make the crust: Place potato nuggets in a large microwave-safe bowl. Heat in the microwave until thawed, 1 to 2 minutes. Add butter and salt; mash together until potato nuggets are crumbled. Press evenly into a glass pie dish.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes.
  4. 4 Remove crust from the oven. Reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  5. 5 Make the filling: Combine Cheddar cheese, ham, Parmesan cheese, and flour in a bowl.
  6. 6 Whisk eggs in a separate bowl until smooth. Stir in milk, onion, bell pepper, salt, onion powder, and garlic powder. Pour into Cheddar mixture and stir filling until well combined. Pour filling over crust.
  7. 7 Bake in the preheated oven until filling is set and golden, about 45 minutes.
  8. 8 Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 to 15 minutes before slicing.

By Extropian

Country Breakfast Burritos

Country Breakfast Burritos

4.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  2. 2 Spray a large skillet with cooking spray; warm over medium-high heat. Whisk eggs together in a bowl. Pour into the skillet; cook and stir until eggs are set, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Arrange potato nuggets in a single layer on a baking sheet.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 17 to 19 minutes.
  5. 5 Meanwhile, combine green onions and butter in a cold saucepan.
  6. 6 Remove sausage links from plastic pouches. Place on a microwave-safe plate and cover with a paper towel. Microwave until heated through, 60 to 65 seconds.
  7. 7 Cut sausages into small pieces and add to the onion-butter mixture; add bacon. Heat mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until butter is melted. Stir slowly, adding a few spoonfuls of flour at a time, until mixture becomes a paste. Slowly drizzle in milk while mixing constantly. Reduce heat to low; cook and stir until a thick gravy is formed, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in black pepper and cayenne pepper.
  8. 8 Lay a tortilla on a microwave-safe plate. Place 2 slices Cheddar cheese down the middle of the tortilla. Spoon 1/4 of the scrambled eggs over the cheese. Add about 5 potato nuggets. Microwave until heated through, about 20 seconds. Spoon the gravy down the middle of the burrito. Microwave for 20 to 30 seconds more. Roll 1 of the opposing edges around the filling while burrito is still warm. Assemble 3 more burritos with remaining ingredients.

By Courtney Lynn Hernandez

Air Fryer Tater Tots

Air Fryer Tater Tots

4.6

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an air fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) according to manufacturer's instructions, about 4 minutes.
  2. 2 Place desired amount of potato nuggets into the air fryer basket in a single layer, working in batches if necessary.
  3. 3 Cook in the preheated air fryer for 6 minutes. Shake the basket. Cook until crispy, or to desired doneness, about 4 minutes more.

By Soup Loving Nicole

Vegan Air Fryer Tater Tots

Vegan Air Fryer Tater Tots

Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an air fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Place frozen potato nuggets in the basket of the air fryer. Cook for 8 minutes, shaking halfway through the cook time.
  3. 3 Transfer potatoes to a large bowl. Drizzle wing sauce over top and toss until evenly combined. Return to the air fryer basket.
  4. 4 Cook for 10 minutes undisturbed. Transfer to a serving plate and serve with ranch dressing for dipping.

By Soup Loving Nicole

Sloppy Tots

Sloppy Tots

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Arrange potato nuggets in a single layer on a baking sheet.
  2. 2 Bake in the preheated oven until light golden and crisp, 20 to 24 minutes.
  3. 3 Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease. Add sloppy joe sauce and simmer until heated through, 5 to 10 minutes.
  4. 4 Arrange potato nuggets on a plate; top with sloppy joe sauce and Cheddar cheese.

By Bridget

Bacon-Wrapped Tater Tots

Bacon-Wrapped Tater Tots

4.1

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. 2 Lay each slice of bacon onto a work surface. Place a potato nugget in the center of each bacon slice.
  3. 3 Cut a slit down the center of each potato nugget and place a piece of Cheddar cheese into the slit. Top each nugget with a dash of hot sauce.
  4. 4 Wrap bacon around each nugget, secure with a toothpick, and transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until nuggets are cooked through and bacon is crispy, 15 to 20 minutes.

By pinklady

Buffalo Chicken Totchos

Buffalo Chicken Totchos

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  2. 2 Spread potato nuggets in a single layer on a baking sheet.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 25 minutes.
  4. 4 Meanwhile, place chicken in a large bowl. Add celery seed and olive oil; stir to coat.
  5. 5 Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until golden brown on all sides, about 15 minutes. Turn heat off and add wing sauce; stir to coat.
  6. 6 Remove potatoes from the oven. Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler to low.
  7. 7 Spoon chicken mixture evenly over potatoes and top with Monterey Jack cheese.
  8. 8 Broil in the preheated oven until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes. Remove and drizzle ranch dressing over the top. Serve immediately.

By Soup Loving Nicole

Cheesy Bacon Tater Tots

Cheesy Bacon Tater Tots

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
30 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  2. 2 Cook bacon in a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until crispy on both sides, about 10 minutes. Place on a paper towel-lined plate and set aside, keeping bacon grease in the skillet.
  3. 3 Reduce the heat to medium and add potato nuggets to the skillet. Season with garlic salt and toss until evenly coated. Cook until outsides are crisp, about 10 minutes, turning carefully with a spatula once or twice. Remove the skillet from heat.
  4. 4 Carefully remove half of the potato nuggets from the skillet and spread out remaining nuggets in a single layer. Top with 1/2 of the Cheddar cheese. Place remaining nuggets on top of cheese and top with remaining cheese.
  5. 5 Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake until nuggets are warmed through and cheese is melted and starts to turn golden brown, about 10 minutes.
  6. 6 While the nuggets are baking, crumble cooked bacon. Remove the skillet from the oven and top with crumbled bacon, sour cream, and green onions.

By fabeveryday

Memphis BBQ Pork Totchos

Memphis BBQ Pork Totchos

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  2. 2 Arrange potato nuggets in a single layer on a baking sheet.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Shake the baking sheet and continue baking until potato nuggets are extra crispy, 20 to 24 minutes more. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and turn on the broiler.
  4. 4 Top potato nuggets with pepper Jack cheese, pulled pork, onion, and jalapeño peppers. Drizzle barbecue sauce over "totchos".
  5. 5 Broil in the preheated oven until cheese starts to bubble, 5 to 7 minutes. Top "totchos" with coleslaw and green onions.

By Leslie Kelly

Loaded Pulled Pork Tater Tot Bites

Loaded Pulled Pork Tater Tot Bites

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Spray the cups of a 12-cup muffin pan with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. 2 Place 4 to 5 frozen potato nuggets into each muffin cup.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes.
  4. 4 Remove muffin pan from the oven. Using a small glass (e.g. a small juice glass or shot glass) twist and press the tots downward in each muffin cup to create a potato cup. Return to the oven and bake until deep golden brown, about 15 more minutes.
  5. 5 Remove the pan from the oven and distribute pulled pork evenly between the cups. Add 1 tablespoon of shredded cheese to each potato cup, being careful to try and keep it on top of the pulled pork (not down the sides of the muffin cups).
  6. 6 Return to the oven and bake until the cheese has melted, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from the oven and transfer the potato cups to a serving platter.
  7. 7 Drizzle with BBQ sauce, add a small dollop of sour cream, and sprinkle with green onions before serving.

By fabeveryday

Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole

Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place onion in a microwave-safe bowl and cover with water. Microwave on high until soft, 7 to 8 minutes. Drain.
  2. 2 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch casserole dish with cooking spray.
  3. 3 Cook and stir ground beef in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease.
  4. 4 Transfer beef to the prepared casserole dish and spread onion pieces evenly over top. Spread soup over onions and sprinkle Cheddar cheese evenly over soup. Layer frozen potato nuggets in rows on cheese.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Lightly spray potato nuggets with cooking spray, and bake until cooked through and crunchy, about 10 minutes more.

By Stacey Prevette

Cheesy Bacon, Ham, and Swiss Tater Tots Poutine

Cheesy Bacon, Ham, and Swiss Tater Tots Poutine

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
25 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  2. 2 Place potato nuggets on a baking sheet in an even layer.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned and crisp, about 20 minutes.
  4. 4 Remove from the oven and top with gravy, diced ham, Swiss cheese, and Cheddar cheese. Return to the oven and bake until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.
  5. 5 Top with crumbled bacon and chives. Scatter cheese curds around and serve hot.

By Soup Loving Nicole

Tater Tot Corn Casserole

Tater Tot Corn Casserole

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
65 min
Total
95 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease.
  3. 3 While beef is cooking, mix together evaporated milk and condensed soups in a large bowl. Set aside.
  4. 4 Transfer drained beef to a 9x13-inch baking dish. Spread corn evenly over beef. Layer potato nuggets over corn. Pour milk-soup mixture over potatoes.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. Top with Cheddar cheese and continue baking until potatoes are golden brown and cheese is melted, 15 more minutes. Let sit for 20 minutes before serving.

By Janessa Zinn

Grandma's Meat and Tater Hotdish

Grandma's Meat and Tater Hotdish

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
70 min
Total
85 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. 2 Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef; cook and stir until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain grease. Add onion; cook and stir until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Meanwhile, stir green bean liquid, condensed soup, and sour cream together in a bowl until well combined. Set sauce aside.
  4. 4 Stir green beans into beef-onion mixture to combine; transfer to a casserole dish. Top with cheese slices; cover with frozen potato nuggets. Pour sauce over top.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until potatoes are browned and sauce is bubbly, about 1 hour.

By REBECCA1978

Loaded Reuben Totchos

Loaded Reuben Totchos

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
35 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with foil.
  2. 2 Spread potato nuggets on prepared baking sheet. Bake until golden brown, 28 to 32 minutes.
  3. 3 Top potato nuggets with corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and Colby and Monterey Jack cheese. Bake until cheese is melted, 5 to 8 minutes.
  4. 4 Drizzle with Thousand Island dressing and mustard. Sprinkle with green onion and caraway seeds.

By Juliana Hale

Air Fryer Bacon-Chorizo Tater Tot® Dressing

Air Fryer Bacon-Chorizo Tater Tot® Dressing

Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 370 degrees F (190 degrees C). Allow to preheat for 2 minutes. Spray a 7-inch springform pan with cooking spray.
  2. 2 Place Tater Tots® into the air fryer basket and bake for 15 minutes, shaking basket halfway.
  3. 3 Meanwhile, cook bacon pieces in a small skillet over medium-high heat until crisp, about 5 minutes. Add chorizo and celery slices. Saute for about 3 minutes. Drain excess grease.
  4. 4 Transfer Tater Tots® to a bowl and pour bacon-chorizo mixture on top. Mix in water, egg, and garlic base; stir to thoroughly coat. Fill into prepared springform pan.
  5. 5 Reduce temperature of air fryer to 320 degrees F (160 degrees C). Add springform pan to the air fryer and cook for 7 minutes until dressing is cooked through. If dressing doesn't look done, cook an additional 3 minutes.

By thedailygourmet

Slow Cooker Chicken Casserole with Bacon, Tater Tots, and Cheese

Slow Cooker Chicken Casserole with Bacon, Tater Tots, and Cheese

Prep
10 min
Cook
190 min
Total
210 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place bacon pieces in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon on paper towels. Crumble once cool enough to handle.
  2. 2 Season chicken pieces lightly with salt and pepper.
  3. 3 Grease the bottom of a slow cooker with bacon grease and layer 1/2 of the potato nuggets on the bottom. Sprinkle with 1/2 of the bacon bits. Mix Colby cheese and Monterey Jack cheese together in a bowl and sprinkle 1/3 of the cheese mixture on top. Add chicken in 1 layer and top with 1/2 of the remaining cheese mixture. Sprinkle with remaining bacon bits and top with remaining potato nuggets. Sprinkle rest of the cheese mixture on top and pour milk over everything.
  4. 4 Cover the slow cooker and cook on High until chicken is cooked though and cheese has melted, 3 to 5 hours.

By Natasha Douglas

Chicageaux Spicy Smokehouse Tots

Chicageaux Spicy Smokehouse Tots

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Spray a rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray. Spread frozen tater tots in a single layer on prepared pan; drizzle lightly with about 1 tablespoon olive oil; season with about 1 tablespoon barbecue rub.
  2. 2 Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and heated through, about 25 minutes, or according to package directions.
  3. 3 Place chicken thighs and remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large bowl. Season liberally with barbeque rub (about 1 tablespoon); toss to coat. Sear chicken in a non-stick skillet over high heat, turning occasionally, until deeply browned; reduce heat to medium.
  4. 4 Meanwhile, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat; stir in hot sauce, hot honey, and season to taste with barbecue rub; bring to a simmer.
  5. 5 Pour honey hot sauce over chicken in the skillet; increase heat to medium-high and cook chicken, basting constantly with the sauce, until chicken is fully cooked and coated with a shiny glaze, about 5 minutes. Chicken juices should run clear, and an instant-read thermometer inserted near the center should reach 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove chicken to a cutting board; slice chicken into bite-sized pieces.
  6. 6 Warm cheese sauce in the microwave on 50% power until hot, about 1 minute, stirring every 30 seconds.
  7. 7 Arrange tater tots on a serving platter (or assemble on the sheet pan). Top tots with chicken and any remaining sauce from the pan; sprinkle with shredded cheese. Use a kitchen torch to melt cheese. Drizzle on additional hot sauce to taste and queso blanco; garnish with pickled red onion and parsley.

By Chicageaux Culinary

Fiesta Tater Tot Casserole

Fiesta Tater Tot Casserole

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch casserole dish with cooking spray.
  2. 2 Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and stir in ground beef, green onion, and 1/2 package taco seasoning. Cook and stir mixture until the beef is crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink, about 10 minutes. Drain and discard any excess grease.
  3. 3 Combine remaining taco seasoning mix with tomato soup, nacho cheese soup, and milk in a saucepan; heat soup mixture until just boiling.
  4. 4 Layer potato nuggets in the prepared casserole dish.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until potato nuggets begin to crisp, about 10 minutes.
  6. 6 Spoon ground beef mixture over potato nuggets; pour in soup mixture.
  7. 7 Bake until soup mixture is bubbling, 15 to 20 minutes. Sprinkle casserole with Mexican cheese blend; bake until cheese is melted, 5 to 10 minutes.

By 2macs114

Yummy Vegetarian Tater Tot Casserole

Yummy Vegetarian Tater Tot Casserole

Prep
20 min
Cook
50 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Spray a skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium heat. Cook mushroom patties in the pan until halfway cooked through, 7 to 9 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool, about 5 minutes. Chop finely on a cutting board. Line the bottom of a rectangular or square 2 1/2-quart baking dish with patty pieces. Pour chili on top and spread evenly. Layer potato nuggets over chili.
  3. 3 Mix mushroom soup, asparagus soup, evaporated milk, onion, and pepper together in a large bowl. Pour mixture over potato nuggets evenly.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly and heated through, 45 minutes to 1 hour, removing 15 minutes before baking completes to sprinkle with Cheddar cheese.

By LovesBoma

German Tater Tot Potato Salad

German Tater Tot Potato Salad

4.2

Prep
10 min
Cook
40 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Cover a sheet pan with foil, and spray generously with cooking spray.
  2. 2 Spread frozen potato nuggets evenly on the prepared pan, then spray the tops with cooking spray.
  3. 3 Bake in the center of the preheated oven until well browned and extra crispy, 40 to 45 minutes. Please note, this will be about 10 to 15 minutes longer than the package directions.
  4. 4 Meanwhile, prepare dressing: Place bacon in a cold, dry pan. Turn heat to medium-high and cook until fat has rendered, and bacon is foamy and almost crisp. Reduce heat to medium and toss in diced onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion starts to soften and turn translucent, about 3 minutes.
  5. 5 Stir in sugar, pepper, and 1 teaspoon salt; cook until sugar just starts to caramelize onto the bottom of the pan, about 1 minute. Deglaze the pan by stirring in apple cider vinegar and scraping the bottom of the pan to release any brown bits. Turn off the heat.
  6. 6 Remove Tater Tots from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a large mixing bowl. Pour warm bacon dressing over top and toss until thoroughly and evenly coated. Mix in parsley and chives. Taste and adjust for salt before serving.

By Allrecipes Member

Loaded Tater Tots

Loaded Tater Tots

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
50 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  2. 2 Spread potato nuggets in a single layer on a baking sheet.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until lightly golden, 20 to 25 minutes.
  4. 4 Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook bacon in the hot skillet, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon on a paper towel-lined plate, then chop coarsely and set aside.
  5. 5 Make sauce: Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir shallot in hot butter until fragrant. Stir in flour and cook until light golden, about 2 minutes. Whisk in milk and sour cream; stir until smooth and thick, about 5 minutes. Season with black pepper and nutmeg. Stir in 1 cup Cheddar cheese until fully melted.
  6. 6 Transfer potato nuggets to a 9x13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle bacon on top. Pour cheese sauce over nuggets. Cover with remaining 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese.
  7. 7 Bake in the preheated oven just until cheese melts, about 7 minutes. Garnish with green onions and sour cream to serve.

By Tyson

Beef Tips and Tots

Beef Tips and Tots

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
120 min
Total
135 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Slice beef into 3/4-inch strips; then slice these pieces, at an angle, into smaller "tips." Season beef with salt and pepper.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat until shimmering. Transfer in beef, arranging in a single layer. Let the meat sear until browned, 3 to 5 minutes, before turning over and browning the other side.
  3. 3 Reduce heat to medium and add tomato paste, garlic, and butter. Stir everything until the butter melts, and then stir in the flour. Cook and stir for 1 minute.
  4. 4 Stir in broth. Raise heat to high and bring to a simmer. Reduce to low, cover, and cook until beef is starting to get tender, about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
  5. 5 Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  6. 6 Uncover, turn heat to medium, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened, and the meat is tender, about 30 minutes.
  7. 7 While meat simmers, bake potato nuggets in the preheated oven until crispy and heated through, 20 to 25 minutes.
  8. 8 Taste beef tips and adjust the seasoning. Serve immediately over hot potato nuggets.

By John Mitzewich

Taco Taters

Taco Taters

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
35 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease. Add corn, salsa, processed cheese, cream cheese, and taco seasoning to ground beef and stir until combined.
  3. 3 Spread beef mixture over bottom of 9x13-inch baking dish. Arrange potato nuggets over beef mixture, sprinkle black olives, jalapenos, and Cheddar cheese on top.
  4. 4 Bake in preheated oven until potato nuggets are crisp and cheese is bubbly, about 25 minutes. Garnish with sour cream.

By mullucj45

Easy Tater Tot Casserole

Easy Tater Tot Casserole

4.7

Prep
5 min
Cook
55 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. 2 Cook and stir ground beef, onion, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a skillet over medium heat until beef is browned and crumbly, 7 to 10 minutes. Spread beef into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  3. 3 Stir cream of mushroom soup, potato nuggets, and Cheddar cheese together in a large bowl until potato nuggets are evenly coated in soup and cheese. Spread potato nugget mixture over beef mixture.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until browned, about 45 minutes. Sprinkle paprika and parsley flakes over the top.

By Carol White Howden

Flavorful Tater Tot Casserole

Flavorful Tater Tot Casserole

3.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
55 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. 2 Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir sausage in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until onion is softened, 5 to 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Mix tomatoes with green chile peppers, broccoli, Mexican cheese blend, and cream of celery soup into sausage mixture; spread into the prepared baking dish. Arrange potato nuggets over sausage mixture; season with pepper.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is bubbling and potato nuggets are slightly brown, about 45 minutes.

By Smiles_JS

Tater Tots Casserole

Tater Tots Casserole

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
50 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Prepare a 13x9-inch casserole dish with cooking spray.
  2. 2 Spread 20 potato nuggets in the casserole dish.
  3. 3 Bake in preheated oven until warmed through, about 10 minutes.
  4. 4 Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef and onion in the hot skillet until beef is completely browned, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease. Season beef mixture with 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce, steak seasoning, garlic powder, and black pepper.
  5. 5 Stir cream of mushroom soup, milk, 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese, and 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce together in a bowl.
  6. 6 Smash the warmed potato nuggets in the casserole dish to cover the bottom completely. Spread ground beef mixture over the mashed potato nuggets. Pour soup mixture evenly over the beef layer. Top with remaining potato nuggets and sprinkle 1 cup Cheddar cheese evenly over the nuggets.
  7. 7 Bake in preheated oven until casserole is bubbly and potatoes golden brown, 30 to 40 minutes.

By Kristy