Make Tater Tot Casserole in Minutes with 4 Simple Ingredients

This easy tater tot casserole recipe will become a favorite family dinner. It only has four ingredients – ANYONE can make it!

Okay, let’s get real for a second. Who among us hasn’t faced the eternal dinner dilemma? You know, that moment when you’re staring into the abyss of your fridge, hoping for some culinary inspiration to magically appear.

Well, get excited, because I’ve got a game-changer for you: the legendary tater tot casserole. And before you ask, yes, it’s as epic as it sounds.

Let’s rewind to a little kitchen in Kentucky, where my mom once handed me a stack of grandma’s recipes that looked like they’d survived a couple of world wars. One gem in that pile? A tater tot casserole recipe that could very well be the answer to world peace.

It’s made with four simple ingredients: ground turkey, tater tots (the under appreciated heroes of the freezer aisle), cheese, and cream of mushroom soup. It’s the Avengers of easy dinners.

Now, I know what you’re thinking: ‘A casserole, really?’ But trust me, this isn’t your average, run-of-the-mill, church potluck casserole.

This is a dish that’s so easy, you could practically make it with your eyes closed (though, for safety reasons, please don’t).

This turkey casserole and I go way back, like, 30 years back. And let me tell you, it’s like a fine wine – it only gets better with time.

There’s something about the combination of crispy tater tots and gooey cheese that’s basically a hug in a baking dish. And it’s so nice as a go-to dinner after a long day.

So, here’s the deal: if you’re looking for a quick, hearty meal that’s guaranteed to win over your family (and possibly your neighbors, if you’re feeling generous), this tater tot casserole is your ticket.

It’s a culinary reminder that sometimes, the simplest things in life are the most satisfying. Now, roll up your sleeves, fire up that oven, and let’s get cooking!

Because in less than an hour, you’ll be dishing out plates of this heavenly casserole, basking in the glory of your kitchen prowess, and wondering why it took you so long to embrace the power of the tater tot.

Bon appétit! Here’s what you’re going to need:

Ingredients

• 2 lb. ground turkey
• 1 can Campbell’s Condensed Cream of Mushroom soup
• 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 bag frozen tater tots (2 lb.)

Tools

• 9 x 13 inch casserole dish

Tip: CHECK your tater tot casserole towards the end – depending on the oven you may need an additional 10 or so minutes.

I’ve had a few people try this recipe and it’s taken between an hour and one hour 10 minutes depending on the individual oven!

Get the printable recipe card for this dinner below:

Tater Tot Casserole

This easy tater tot casserole recipe will become a favorite family dinner. It only has four ingredients – ANYONE can make it!

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Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour hour

Total Time: 1 hour hour 5 minutes minutes

Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients

• 2 lb ground turkey breast
• 1 can Campbell's Condensed Cream of Mushroom soup
• 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 lb frozen tater tots 1 bag

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350ºF. Spray a 9 x 13 inch casserole dish with cooking spray.
• Open your ground turkey and press it into the bottom of the casserole dish.
  
• Open your can of cream of mushroom soup and spread across the ground turkey.
  
• Sprinkle the cheese evenly over the top of the turkey.
  
• Pour the tater tots out evenly across the top of your casserole.
  
• Stick in the oven and bake for 45 minutes covered with aluminum foil. Remove the cover and bake an additional 15 minutes. Remove and let cool before serving.
  

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Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 449kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 978mg | Potassium: 694mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 245IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 171mg | Iron: 2mg

Try this easy recipe and let me know what you think in the comments! I’d also love for you to visit these other recipes:

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• Ground Turkey Casserole Recipe with Biscuits
• Chicken and Stuffing Casserole Topped with Tomatoes
• Turkey Enchilada Casserole the Family Will Love!