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Slow Cooker Tater Tot Casserole

by Sarah Olson on May 17, 2020 | Updated May 9, 2022 96 Comments

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Want a recipe for the BEST tater tot casserole? Try my easy slow cooker version and you will love the hearty layers of this dish.

What’s your favorite comfort food? Mine is definitely tater tot casserole! Another version I have on the blog is my John Wayne Casserole, it’s a southwestern version of this. Or try my Chicken Tater Tot Casserole.

Cooked tater tot casserole in crockpot

How to make Tater Tot Casserole in the slow cooker:

  • Brown hamburger and onion in a skillet and drain the fat.
  • Add cream of mushroom soup, milk, salt and pepper to the beef. Stir. Set aside.
  • Add half a bag of frozen tater tots to the bottom of the slow cooker and then add green beans, then the rest of the tots.
  • Pour over the meat mixture and spread out to an even layer.
  • Cover and cook on low for 5 hours without opening the lid during the cooking time.
Cooked tater tot casserole in slow cooker with cheese on top.

What are tater tots?

If you are in the United States you are probably familiar with what tater tots are, but other regions have asked me many questions about tater tots.

  • Tater tots are a potato product that is crunchy on the outside and tender on the inside. They are made from grated potato that is shredded and formed into a cylinder shape and deep fried.
  • In the UK tater tots may be called Potato Crunchies or Mini Hashbrowns.
  • In Canada, you may find them labeled as Spud puppies or Tasti Taters.
  • In Australia or New Zeland, they may be called Potato Gems or Potato Royals.

How can I make this healthier?

One my blog I have a version of this made with hash browns (not fried) and that really lightens up the recipe. You can find that recipe here: Slow Cooker Lightened Up Tater Tot Casserole

Cooked tater tot casserole in slow cooker, metal spoon inside

Can I use frozen or fresh green beans instead of canned?

  • We prefer canned green beans in our house but this recipe is adaptable and fresh or frozen green bean work fine, the slow cooker will cook them perfectly.
  • Use 2-3 cups of fresh or frozen in place of the canned in this recipe.

More great tater tot recipes:

  • Breakfast Tater Tot Casserole – Recipe by The Country Cook
  • Chili Tater Tot Casserole – Recipe by Crazy for Crust
  • Tater Tot Nachos – Recipe by Family Fresh Meals
  • Cheesy Tater Tot and Steak Breakfast Burritos – Recipe by Kitchen Divas
  • Loaded Tater Tot Dip – Recipe by Averie Cooks
tater tot casserole on white plate

The flavors all come together after slow cooking. Try this recipe out this week and leave a comment on what you thought. Enjoy!

Other slow cooker ground beef recipes you’ll love:

  • Slow Cooker Spaghetti Sauce
  • Slow Cooker Hamburger Potato Casserole
  • Slow Cooker Salisbury Sauce
  • Slow Cooker Bacon Cheeseburger Dip
  • Slow Cooker Six Layer Dinner

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Slow Cooker Tater Tot Casserole

4.92 from 46 votes
Tater tots and a hearty meat mixture cooked in the crock pot for a comforting and classic meal.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5 hours
Total Time: 5 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 507kcal
Author: Sarah Olson

Equipment Needed:

  • Slow Cooker- 6 quart or larger

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 21 oz. cream of mushroom soup (two 10.5 oz. cans)
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • 32 oz. bag tater tots
  • 29 oz. green beans (two 14.5 oz. cans, drained) or 2-3 cups fresh or frozen
  • 2 cups grated cheddar cheese
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Instructions:

  • In a large skillet set over medium high heat add the ground beef and onion. Cook until the beef is brown. Drain fat. Add the cream of mushroom soup, milk, salt and pepper to the beef. Stir. Set aside.
  • Add half of the tater tots to the slow cooker, spread them out to an even layer. Add the green beans next. Then the rest of the tater tots. Pour over the beef mixture. Spinkle over the cheese.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 5 hours without opening the lid during the cooking time. Serve and enjoy!
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Recipe Notes:

Can I cook this on the high setting?
I recommend the low setting for thicker, less liquidy dishes like this for they can tend to burn on the high setting.

Nutrition Information:

Calories: 507kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 1299mg | Potassium: 861mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1017IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 287mg | Iron: 4mg

Nutrition info is auto-generated. This information is an estimate; if you are on a special diet, please use your own calculations.

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    Comments

    1. Anonymous says

      June 19, 2022 at 5:04 pm

      Pour over the beef mixture…. SO pour the beef mixture over it? What i the hell?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        June 19, 2022 at 5:42 pm

        Look at the steps before it? Everything goes into the slow cooker. It’s a very simple recipe; you add a layer of tots, the green beans, a layer of tots, then the beef mixture.

        Reply
    2. Jennifer Skelton says

      April 26, 2022 at 5:19 pm

      Can you use cream of chicken or cream of cheddar instead of cream of mushroom?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        April 26, 2022 at 5:35 pm

        Yes, that will work well.

        Reply
    3. Tina says

      February 6, 2022 at 10:46 am

      Trying this for the time. Treating all my coworkers tomorrow.Put it all together but not cooking till I get to work tomorrow..

      Reply
    4. Mary says

      February 3, 2022 at 8:10 am

      Do you thaw the tater tots before putting in the crockpot?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        February 3, 2022 at 8:32 am

        No, you do not need to thaw.

        Reply
    5. Jenifer Van Able says

      September 27, 2021 at 8:01 am

      5 stars
      Try Campbell’s chicken gumbo soup in lue of cream of mushroom. Gives a great flavor.

      Reply
    6. Martha Merza says

      August 26, 2021 at 2:23 pm

      5 stars
      This looks yummy! Do the tater tots get crispy in the crock pot? Would much rather make it this way than in the oven. 🙂

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        August 26, 2021 at 3:35 pm

        They do not get crispy. They fall apart into little bits but taste like bits of hash browns. We love it.

        Reply
      • Anonymous says

        December 31, 2021 at 7:37 am

        I cook the taters in the oven for a few before adding to the crock pot gives it a little bit of a crisp

        Reply
    7. Catherine L Hypio says

      July 9, 2021 at 8:17 pm

      5 stars
      I Love this and have made it twice already. Hoping to find out if I could use fresh sliced potatoes instead of I don’t have tater tots??

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        July 9, 2021 at 9:52 pm

        Yes! You’ll have to test it out with the timing though.

        Reply
    8. Cindy G. says

      June 25, 2021 at 9:54 am

      5 stars
      I’ve never combined tater tots with green beans so I wasn’t sure about this recipe. Glad I tried it! I made it exactly as written with the exception of adding about 1/4 cup of packaged real bacon pieces on top of the green beans. My husband loves anything with bacon! It is a real family winner! So creamy and delicious. Of course I added extra cheese too! For those on a budget this is keeper. Thanks so much for sharing!

      Reply
    9. Angelle says

      April 5, 2021 at 9:12 am

      Has anyone tried using cauliflower tots instead of regular tots?

      Reply
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