They're amazing as a solo act, but the mighty Tot becomes a sensation in frozen Tater Tot recipes like nachos, breakfast bakes and creamy casseroles.
Top 21 Frozen Tater Tot Recipes
Chicken Tater Bake
You’ll please everyone in the family with this inviting and filling frozen Tater Tots recipe. It tastes like a chicken potpie topped with Tater Tots. —Fran Allen, St Louis, Missouri
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Tater Tot Casseroles
Total Time
1 hour 10 min
Servings
2 casseroles (6 servings each)
From the Recipe Creator:
Ground beef, sausage and cheese make this frozen Tater Tot casserole with green beans a crowd-pleaser. Cayenne pepper and hot Italian sausage give it a pleasant kick. —Ryan Jones, Chillicothe, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 370 calories, 22g fat (8g saturated fat), 48mg cholesterol, 1085mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 16g protein.
3/21
Nacho Tots
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This is an easy, versatile party appetizer that everyone loves. If you can’t find chorizo, ground beef or ground chicken are wonderful, too. Top this recipe using frozen Tater Tots with anything you like! —Connie Krupp, Racine, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 378 calories, 23g fat (9g saturated fat), 45mg cholesterol, 1152mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 5g fiber), 13g protein.
Pioneer Woman’s Tater Tot Casserole
This Ree Drummond’s cheesy version of a frozen Tater Tots casserole will feed the whole family. Filled with breakfast sausage, bell peppers, cheddar and jack cheese, onions and plenty of seasonings, this dish will leave everyone with a satisfied stomach. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
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Tater-Topped Casserole
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I grew up enjoying this recipe using frozen Tater Tots. My mother always saw smiles around the table whenever she served it!—Victoria Mitchell, Salem, Virginia
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 353 calories, 20g fat (8g saturated fat), 59mg cholesterol, 1040mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 21g protein.
6/21
Pizza Tater Tot Casserole
Total Time
45 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
For a spin on a classic frozen Tater Tots recipe, try this easy casserole. For a fun twist, just add your family’s favorite pizza toppings! —Sharon Skildum, Maple Grove, Minnesota
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 572 calories, 32g fat (13g saturated fat), 96mg cholesterol, 1081mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 5g fiber), 36g protein.
7/21
Jalapeno Popper Chicken Casserole
Total Time
40 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This Jalapeno Popper Chicken Casserole is super comforting. It’s rich and cheesy, and it has just a bit of heat from the jalapenos. It’s a perfect recipe using frozen Tater Tots. —Kerry Whitaker, Carthage, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 701 calories, 53g fat (24g saturated fat), 116mg cholesterol, 1648mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 22g protein.
Air-Fryer Tater Tots
Tossing frozen Tater Tots in the air-fryer will leave you with a crispy side dish you won’t be able to keep your hands off. Depending on the type of air-fryer you have, you’ll have these crunchy treats ready in 5-7 minutes. Pair them with your favorite hot dogs or load them up for tot nachos. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
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Slow-Cooker Tater Tot Casserole
Total Time
6 hours 25 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
What’s not to love about classic Tater Tot casserole—especially when it’s made in the slow cooker? You’ll want to add this family-pleasing frozen Tater Tots recipe to your regular rotation. —Nick Iverson, Denver, Colorado
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 383 calories, 22g fat (7g saturated fat), 58mg cholesterol, 941mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 4g fiber), 20g protein.
10/21
Makeover Tater-Topped Casserole
Total Time
1 hour 10 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I love Tater Tot casserole, but wanted a lighter version of the recipe. The Taste Recipes Test Kitchen slashed the fat in this classic dish, while keeping all the tots my family loves. Who know you could have healthy Tater Tots?! —Scott Woodward, Shullsburg, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 340 calories, 14g fat (4g saturated fat), 44mg cholesterol, 657mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 4g fiber), 22g protein.
Homemade Tater Tots
Give your favorite frozen potato snack a fresh taste by making Tater Tots from scratch. Simply fry some russet potatoes in oil, place them in the food processor with seasonings to your liking, shape them into a tot form and then bake! —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
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Cowboy Casserole
Total Time
35 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This quick and creamy Tater Tot bake is great comfort food, especially on a cold night. —Donna Donhauser, Remsen, New York
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 714 calories, 38g fat (15g saturated fat), 120mg cholesterol, 1675mg sodium, 56g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 6g fiber), 37g protein.
Minnesota Hot Dish
This casserole or, as Minnesotans like to call it, hot dish uses ground beef, mushroom soup, frozen Tater Tots and cheese for its charming taste. It’s a must-try Midwestern recipe that’s simple, easy and filling. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
13/21
Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole
If you like placing your french fries on your cheeseburger, this recipe using frozen Tater Tots will give you that same satisfaction in casserole form. Calling for less than ten ingredients, this crowd-pleasing meal will be ready on the table in no time. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
14/21
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Sloppy Joe Tater Tot Casserole
Total Time
4 hours 20 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This recipe using frozen Tater Tots is an easy dinner for both you and the kids. Serve with carrot and celery sticks for a fuss-free feast. You can also stir in some spicy brown mustard if the adults want more zing. —Laura Wilhelm, West Hollywood, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 466 calories, 24g fat (9g saturated fat), 69mg cholesterol, 1332mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 4g fiber), 22g protein.
16/21
Tater Taco Casserole
Total Time
50 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Our family lives and works on a ranch. I like to fix this nicely seasoned taco Tater Tot casserole ahead of time and freeze it for later use. It’s good with a tossed salad or nacho chips and dip. —Ronna Lewis, Plains, Kansas
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 489 calories, 27g fat (8g saturated fat), 73mg cholesterol, 1384mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 4g fiber), 24g protein.
17/21
Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole
Total Time
50 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I keep frozen spuds on hand for meals like this Tater Tot breakfast casserole. It’s a super brunch, breakfast or side dish for kids of all ages. —Nancy Heishman, Las Vegas, Nevada
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 443 calories, 29g fat (12g saturated fat), 243mg cholesterol, 917mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 22g protein.
If you’re looking for more casserole recipes, try our favorite Tater Tot hot dish.
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Beef & Tater Bake
Total Time
45 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
The entire family will enjoy this heartwarming, all-in-one dinner recipe using frozen Tater Tots. Plus, it offers easy cleanup! —Mike Tchou, Pepper Pike, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 400 calories, 24g fat (9g saturated fat), 50mg cholesterol, 805mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 4g fiber), 17g protein.
20/21
Bacon-Wrapped Tater Tots
Total Time
45 min
Servings
32 appetizers
From the Recipe Creator:
Indulge in just one of these bacon-wrapped Tater Tots and you’ll taste why they’re a hit with kids of all ages. They’ll go fast, so you may want to double the recipe! —Joni Hilton, Rocklin, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 appetizer: 52 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 123mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.
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Bacon Cheeseburger Tater Tot Bake
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This bacon cheeseburger Tater Tot casserole is the perfect dish to bribe your kids; homework, chores, piano practice—consider them done! —Deanna Zewen, Union Grove, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 479 calories, 31g fat (12g saturated fat), 92mg cholesterol, 1144mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 27g protein.
