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Vegetarian Tater Tot Casserole Without Meat topped with crispy tots and creamy sauce

Tater Tot Casserole Without Meat

A cozy, filling casserole featuring a crispy top layer of tater tots and a creamy vegetable-filled base, perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 bag frozen tater tots
  • 1 tablespoon oil or butter For sautéing
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 to 3 cups mixed veggies (frozen mix, broccoli, mushrooms, bell pepper) Adjust based on preference
  • 1 can cream of mushroom soup Can substitute with cream of celery
  • 1/2 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt Optional, but adds creaminess
  • 1 to 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • to taste salt, pepper, garlic powder Adjust to personal preference
  • pinch smoked paprika or chili flakes Optional for added flavor

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375 F. Lightly grease a casserole dish.
  2. In a skillet, sauté onion in oil or butter for a few minutes. Add your veggies and cook until they soften a bit.
  3. Stir in the soup, sour cream or yogurt if using, and about half the cheese. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  4. Spread the filling into the casserole dish. Top with the rest of the cheese.
  5. Arrange the tater tots in a single layer across the top.
  6. Bake for about 35 to 45 minutes until the tots are crisp and the filling is bubbly.
  7. For extra crunch, broil for 2 to 3 minutes at the end, keeping an eye on it.

Notes

For vegan adaptations, swap out the dairy for vegan alternatives like vegan cream of mushroom soup, shredded vegan cheese, and use olive oil or vegan butter.