If you’re craving a hearty and satisfying casserole that’s both comforting and flavorful, this cheesy sausage and broccoli tater tot bake is the answer. Packed with savory sausage, vibrant veggies, and the golden crispiness of tater tots, it’s a delightful dish that’s sure to please the whole family.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 55 mins
Servings: 8
Ingredients:
- Cooking spray
- 1 (16-ounce) package pork sausage
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 ½ teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chili peppers
- 1 (12-ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli, thawed
- 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
- 1 (10.75 ounce) can cream of celery soup
- 1 (32-ounce) package frozen bite-size potato nuggets
- 1 pinch ground black and red pepper blend or to taste
Instructions:
- Begin by preheating your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly spray a 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook and stir the pork sausage until it’s browned and crumbly, approximately 5 to 7 minutes. Drain excess grease. Add finely chopped onion and minced garlic; continue to cook and stir until the onion is softened, about 5 to 10 minutes.
- Combine diced tomatoes with green chili peppers, thawed chopped broccoli, Mexican cheese blend, and cream of celery soup into the sausage mixture. Spread this flavorful mixture into the prepared baking dish. Arrange the frozen potato nuggets over the sausage mixture and season with a pinch of the ground black and red pepper blend
- Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is bubbling and the potato nuggets are delightfully golden brown, approximately 45 minutes.
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):
- Calories: 412
- Fat: 26g
- Carbs: 26g
- Protein: 19g
- Fiber: 3g
- Sugars: 2g
Please note that the nutritional values provided here are approximate and may vary depending on factors such as the brands of ingredients used and serving sizes.
Cooking Tips:
- For an extra layer of flavor, consider adding a sprinkle of your favorite herbs or a dash of hot sauce to the sausage mixture before baking. Additionally, you can customize the cheese blend to suit your taste preferences.