Delicious Dinner Ideas: Easy Tater Tot Casserole

Recipe By: @my.little.food.critic

This casserole is sure to be a hit with the whole family. It’s flavorsome, loaded with veggies, and so easy to make. 

• Prep: 10 mins
• Cook: 60 mins

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp olive oil 
• 1 white onion, finely diced 
• 2 tsp minced garlic 
• 450g mince of choice 
• 1 heaped tsp smoked paprika
• 1 heaped tsp oregano
• 1/4 tsp oregano
• A handful of chopped spinach
• 1 cup frozen sweetcorn 
• 1 1/2 cups crushed tomato 
• 2 cups grated cheddar cheese 
• 3 1/2 cups tater tots (about 16 – 18 tater tots)
• A handful of chopped parsley 

How to Make Tater Tot Casserole:

1. Preheat your oven to 180°C / 360°F, and grease or a baking dish. 
2. Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat when hot, add the onions and sauté for a couple of minutes. 
3. Then add the mince and cook for about 5 minutes. 
4. Next, add the garlic, smoked paprika, oregano, and black pepper. Sauté for a couple of minutes. 
5. Then add the spinach, sweetcorn, and crushed tomatoes—Cook for 10 minutes. 
6. Add 1 cup of cheese to the mixture and stir to combine.
7. Pour the mixture into the baking dish. Top with the tater tots. Then sprinkle over the remaining 1 cup of cheese. 
8. Bake for 40 minutes.
9. Sprinkle over some chopped parsley before serving. 

This can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 days. 

Love a casserole? Try this Broccoli Cheddar Casserole!