Indulge in comfort with this creamy tater tot casserole. Loaded with savory ingredients and crowned with golden tater tots, it’s a delightful dish that’s both hearty and easy to make.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 45 mins
Servings: 8
Ingredients:
- 2 pounds thawed tater tots
- 1 container (16 ounces) sour cream
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup
- 1 package (8 ounces) sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup finely chopped onion
- ½ cup softened butter
- ½ teaspoon seasoning salt
- Dash of garlic powder
- 3 cups cornflakes cereal
- ½ cup melted butter
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon paprika, or to taste
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine thawed tater tots, sour cream, condensed cream of chicken soup, shredded Cheddar cheese, chopped onion, softened butter, seasoning salt, and garlic powder; mix thoroughly. Transfer the mixture to the prepared casserole dish.
- In a medium bowl, combine cornflakes and melted butter; spread the mixture evenly over the casserole.
- Sprinkle the top with grated Parmesan cheese and paprika.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes to 1 hour or until the top is beautifully browned. (Note: Place a cookie sheet under the casserole dish to catch any spills.)
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):
- Calories: 707
- Fat: 56g
- Carbs: 45g
- Protein: 14g
Please be aware that the nutritional values presented here are rough estimates and could vary based on factors like ingredient brands and the amount you serve.
Cooking Tips:
- For an extra layer of flavor, consider adding cooked and crumbled bacon to the tater tot mixture.
- Feel free to customize with your favorite cheese blend or add a hint of spice with diced jalapeños.