Lightened-Up Slow Cooker Tater Casserole
23 Comments Mar 08, 2015
Updated May 13, 2025
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This casserole tastes like tater tot casserole but with fewer calories! I use shredded hash browns instead of tater tots.
I made this easy Lightened-Up Slow Cooker Tater Casserole this week. I will be making this instead of my favorite comfort food Tater Tot Casserole when I am trying to eat healthier. My husband and I really enjoyed the meal! I used refrigerated style shredded hash browns in place of the tater tots.
Replacing the tater tots with the hash browns cut the majority of the calories in the dish. Other changes I made was I used low-fat meat, healthy request cream of mushroom soup, and used weight watchers cheese.
More slow cooker recipes:
Here are more easy recipes to make:
- Cowboy Casserole is a cheesy, hearty dish with ground beef and tater tots.
- John Wayne Tater Tot Casserole layers seasoned beef, creamy cheese, and crispy tots in the slow cooker.
- Slow Cooker Beef Stew features tender beef and veggies in a rich broth.
- Cracker Barrel Hash Brown Casserole is a creamy, cheesy potato side.
- Beef and Potatoes Au Gratin is a slow-cooked, comforting mix of beef, cheese, and sliced potatoes.
I think if you are a fan of tater tot casserole, and want to try a lightened up version, you will love this! Enjoy!
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Lightened-Up Slow Cooker Tater Casserole
Ingredients
- 21.5 oz. Healthy Request cream of mushroom soup, (two 10.75-oz. cans)
- 1/4 cup fat free milk
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. pepper
- 1/4 tsp. onion powder
- 1 lb. 4% fat ground beef, browned and drained
- 20 oz. bag shredded hash browns, (note these are the refrigerated ones, not frozen)
- 3 cups stemmed and cut fresh green beans, I bought a 1/2 pound
- 2 cups Weight Watchers cheese, I use Mexican blend shredded- package says 5 grams fat per serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the 2 cans of cream of mushroom, milk, salt, pepper, and onion powder. Then stir in the browned meat, shredded hash browns and green beans.
- Spray a 6-quart slow cooker with non-stick spray. Add the mixture you just made into the slow cooker, and gently flatten it.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 4 hours, without opening the lid during the cooking time.
- During the last 15 minutes add the shredded cheese. Cover and let the cheese melt.
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition
Nutrition info is auto-generated. This information is an estimate; if you are on a special diet, please use your own calculations.
How many weight watchers points?
I don’t have that information, I apologize.
This looks like a great recipe and can’t wait to try it Has anyone asked about adding some broccoli instead of the green beans to the recipe?
You can definitely add broccoli instead.
thanks for sharing this recipe is more to my liking.
Hi- I’m making this tonight. Do you have the nutrition information? I’m on weight watchers so I need to calculate the points. I’m going to substitute the beef with ground turkey. Thanks!
Sorry I am just getting back to you. I had figured out the nutrition and lost it. But I just got the nutritional information for you from My Recipe Magic. If you click on the Magic button that is under the recipe box, (then click on nutrition), you will find the info! I hope this helps.
I found it, thank you!!! I made it last night and it was a hit with my whole family 🙂
This is such a fabulous recipe idea, Sarah! I will be trying it soon!
This sounds amazing! 🙂 And love that the slow cooker does all the work- perfect for a busy weeknight!