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Lightened-Up Slow Cooker Tater Casserole

by Sarah Olson on March 8, 2015 | Updated May 20, 2020 18 Comments

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lightened up tater casserole in slow cooker, fully cooked

This casserole tastes like tater tot casserole but with fewer calories! I use shredded hash browns instead of tater tots.

bowl of lightened up tater casserole in white bowl for pinterest

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.

package of simply potatoes hashbrowns

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.

bowl of hashbrowns, green beans, and ground beef
lightened up tater casserole in slow cooker, fully cooked

My other meat and potato recipes:

  • Slow Cooker Classic Tater Tot Casserole
  • Slow Cooker John Wayne Tater Tot Casserole
  • Slow Cooker Beef Stew
  • Slow Cooker Beef and Potatoes Au Gratin
bowl of lightened up tater tot casserole in a white bowl

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 tater casserole in slow cooker, fully cooked

Lightened-Up Slow Cooker Tater Casserole

5 from 2 votes
Tater tot casserole with hashbrown instead of fried tater tots.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: lightened up tater casserole
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 379kcal
Author: Sarah Olson

Equipment Needed:

  • Slow Cooker- 6 quart or larger

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
US Customary – Metric

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:

Calories: 379kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 51mg | Sodium: 982mg | Potassium: 1302mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 400IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 158mg | Iron: 4mg
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    Filed Under: Beef, Dinner, Ground Beef, Skinny Tagged With: cheese, comfort food, Crock pot, hamburger, slow cooker, tater, tater tot

    Comments

    1. Rebecca says

      May 6, 2015 at 7:40 am

      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!

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        May 7, 2015 at 5:24 am

        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.

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        • Rebecca says

          May 7, 2015 at 11:16 am

          I found it, thank you!!! I made it last night and it was a hit with my whole family 🙂

          Reply
    2. Sheena @ Hot Eats and Cool Reads says

      March 10, 2015 at 8:25 am

      This is such a fabulous recipe idea, Sarah! I will be trying it soon!

      Reply
    3. Carrie @Frugal Foodie Mama says

      March 10, 2015 at 7:13 am

      This sounds amazing! 🙂 And love that the slow cooker does all the work- perfect for a busy weeknight!

      Reply
    4. Renee's Kitchen Adventures says

      March 10, 2015 at 6:00 am

      I love that you lightened this up. I’ve never had tater tot casserole.

      Reply
    5. Marion@Life Tastes Good says

      March 10, 2015 at 5:43 am

      Shredded hashbrowns are a great idea in place of the tater tots! This sounds delicious! Good luck with the book signing! Wish I could be there, but I do hope to see pics!

      Reply
    6. valeriebrunmeier says

      March 9, 2015 at 7:27 pm

      This looks so comforting and I love that it’s a bit healthier..yum! Jim Gaffigan is hilarious. You guys will have a blast.

      Come to a Barnes & Noble in Nor Cal so I can get you to sign a copy for meeeee!!!

      Reply
    7. The Foodie Affair says

      March 9, 2015 at 5:59 pm

      This looks tasty! Love that you can use shredded hashbrowns! You gotta post some photos at your book signing events! Can’t wait to see you in action!

      Reply
    8. Rachael says

      March 9, 2015 at 8:01 am

      My kids love hash browns and cheese with anything. I love the healthy changes. Thanks:) and congratulations on your upcoming book signing. So cool!!!

      Reply
    9. Food Done Light (@FoodDoneLight) says

      March 9, 2015 at 5:37 am

      Hasbrowns were a great way to lighten this dish

      Reply
    10. kellysparklesandshoes says

      March 8, 2015 at 6:04 pm

      This looks and sounds amazing, yum!

      xx Kelly
      Sparkles and Shoes

      Reply
    11. Grandma Kc says

      March 8, 2015 at 4:03 pm

      Jenna and I are always looking for new ideas like this! Thanks!

      Reply
    12. Rita says

      March 8, 2015 at 12:09 pm

      This looks delicious!! If I can’t find refrigerated shredded hash browns, can I use thawed frozen ones?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        March 8, 2015 at 1:39 pm

        I haven’t tried it yet with those. I would think it would be ok. The refrigerated hash browns are next to the eggs. 🙂

        Reply
    13. Kris says

      March 8, 2015 at 9:58 am

      Hi Sarah, This looks delicious. I didn’t see anywhere what you did with the green beans. Did you precook them or just add them in with the beef and hash browns?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        March 8, 2015 at 10:53 am

        Thanks for letting me know. I did not precook them, I stirred them in with the beef and hashbrowns. 🙂

        Reply
        • Kris says

          March 8, 2015 at 11:10 am

          Oh that’s great. Just got back from the store. It’s going in the slow cooker now. Thanks again.

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