Loaded Tater Tot Casserole

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Loaded Tater Tot Casserole

Loaded Tater Tot Casserole

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Prep Time:
10 mins

Cook Time:
55 mins

Total Time:
1 hr 5 mins

Servings:
6

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Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 4 slices thick-cut bacon

  • 1 cup chopped yellow onion

  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

  • 2 cups milk

  • 8 ounces shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, divided

  • 1 (32-ounce) package frozen bite-sized potato nuggets (Tater Tots®), thawed

  • 1/2 cup sour cream

  • 1 bunch green onions, white and pale green parts chopped, divided

Dill Cream

  • 1/4 cup sour cream

  • 1 tablespoon milk

  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill

Directions

  • Gather all ingredients.

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  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (230 degrees C). Grease a 2-quart square baking dish. 


  • Cook bacon in a large skillet until crisp, about 8 minutes. Drain on paper towels. When cool enough to handle, crumble bacon. Drain all but 2 tablespoons bacon drippings from the skillet.

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  • Add onion to the skillet. Cook and stir until tender, about 5 minutes.

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    Loaded Tater Tot Casserole

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  • Add flour and cayenne pepper to skillet; cook and stir 1 minute.

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    Loaded Tater Tot Casserole

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  • Add 2 cups milk to the skillet. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly, about 3 minutes.

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  • Gradually add 1 cup cheese to skillet, stirring until melted. Stir in half of green onions.

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  • Place 1/2 cup sour cream in a small bowl. Gradually whisk in about 1/2 cup of hot sauce mixture. Return mixture to the skillet. Return to a simmer.

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  • Add half of tots to the prepared baking dish. Top with half of sauce and half of bacon. Top with remaining tots, remaining sauce, remaining bacon, and remaining cheese.

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  • Bake until bubbly and cheese on top is lightly browned, 35 minutes.

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    Loaded Tater Tot Casserole

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  • For dill cream, whisk together 1/4 cup sour cream, 1 tablespoon milk, and dill.

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    Loaded Tater Tot Casserole

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  • Drizzle over the casserole and top with remaining green onions.

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    Nutrition Facts (per serving)

    611
    Calories

    37g
    Fat

    54g
    Carbs

    20g
    Protein

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    Nutrition Facts

    Servings Per Recipe
    6

    Calories
    611

    % Daily Value *

    Total Fat
    37g

    47%

    Saturated Fat
    15g

    74%

    Cholesterol
    69mg

    23%

    Sodium
    1130mg

    49%

    Total Carbohydrate
    54g

    20%

    Dietary Fiber
    4g

    14%

    Total Sugars
    8g

    Protein
    20g

    39%

    Vitamin C
    11mg

    12%

    Calcium
    438mg

    34%

    Iron
    1mg

    8%

    Potassium
    756mg

    16%

    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

    ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

    (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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