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Slow Cooker Tater Tot Casserole Recipe

This Slow Cooker Tater Tot Casserole features tater tots and a hearty meat mixture cooked in the crockpot for a comforting and classic meal, finished with a rich, cheesy topping.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time5 hours
Total Time5 hours 15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Author: Sarah Olson

Equipment

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 frozen tater tots
  • 3 cups fresh green beans (or frozen) (or two 14.5 oz. cans, drained)
  • 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 the meat mixture over and spread out. 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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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.
Variations
  • Although this recipe calls for cream of mushroom soup, you can also use cream of chicken soup or cream of cheddar soup.
  • Ground chicken and ground turkey are great substitutions and taste just as delicious.
  • Canned green beans or frozen can be used instead of fresh. You can add other vegetables instead of green beans such as corn, frozen peas, carrots or mushrooms.
  • Other cheese options are mozzarella or pepperjack cheese.
My Serving Suggestions:
  • This easy tater tot casserole is served perfectly as is. Simply scoop a nice helping into bowl and enjoy.
  • This can be topped with extra cheese, hot sauce, chives, and/or sour cream. We are guilty of topping ours with ketchup! It's so good.
  • If you want to add more to the meal consider adding a green salad and dinner rolls.

Nutrition

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

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