Description
This Cheesy Hot Dog Tater Tot Casserole is a comforting and easy-to-make meal perfect for busy weeknights. Featuring bite-sized hot dogs mixed in a creamy mushroom sauce, topped with crispy tater tots and melted cheddar cheese, this casserole offers a deliciously satisfying blend of flavors and textures that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Hot Dog Mixture
- 6-8 hot dogs, sliced into bite-sized pieces
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup (or cream of chicken soup)
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Topping
- 1 bag (32 oz) frozen tater tots
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Other
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or cooking spray (for greasing the baking dish)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with olive oil or cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Prepare the Casserole Base: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream of mushroom soup, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Add Hot Dogs: Stir the sliced hot dogs into the soup mixture, ensuring they are evenly coated with the sauce.
- Assemble the Casserole: Pour the hot dog and soup mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly. Next, arrange the frozen tater tots in a single layer on top of the hot dog mixture for even cooking and crispiness.
- Bake: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the tater tots turn golden brown and crispy on top.
- Add Cheese: Remove the casserole from the oven, sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the tater tots, then return it to the oven. Bake for an additional 5 to 7 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Take the casserole out of the oven and allow it to cool for a few minutes. Garnish with dried parsley if desired, then cut into portions and serve warm.
Notes
- You can substitute cream of chicken soup for cream of mushroom soup if preferred.
- For a crispier topping, you may broil the casserole for 1-2 minutes after adding the cheese, watching carefully to avoid burning.
- Feel free to add diced onions or bell peppers to the hot dog mixture for extra flavor and texture.
- To make this recipe gluten-free, ensure that the cream soup and hot dogs used are certified gluten-free.
