Tater-Tot Casserole (My #2 most popular Recipe!) re-do (2024)

FAQs

Why is my tater tot casserole soggy? ›

Excess Moisture: Not cooking down the onions or using frozen tater tots may cause extra moisture to be released as it cooks, making the casserole soggy.

Coat with cooking spray: Lightly spritzing your frozen tater tots helps them become extra crispy. Season generously: Experiment with different seasoning blends like garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, Old Bay seasoning, or seasoned salt.

The first published recipe for hotdish was in a 1930s community cookbook published by the Grace Lutheran Ladies Aid from Mankato, Minnesota. The 90-year-old recipe was submitted by Mrs. C.W. Anderson.

What can I serve this with? This tater tot casserole could be served as a side dish itself alongside roasted meats such as roast chicken, turkey, beef or ham. If you're serving this as the main dish then why not try serving this tater tot casserole with green beans, spinach, or a bountiful fresh salad.

Covering a casserole (whether with a lid or with aluminum foil) is important because it helps keep moisture and heat inside the baking dish. This encourages even baking throughout, ensuring that noodles come out perfectly al dente and cheese melts uniformly.

Just because your casserole is starting to look a bit soupy doesn't mean it's beyond saving. In fact, all you need to do is add some pasta noodles or grains to your base. This trick works for the simple reason that both types of ingredients soak up water as they cook.

Convection: 425 °F cooking time: 8 to 12 minutes. Deep fry: 350 °F cooking time: 2-1/2 to 3 minutes. Convection oven from frozen: preheat oven to 425° F.

Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) before baking the frozen tater tots. This high temperature will help them become crispy without becoming soggy.

Supermarket chain Safeway sells a generic brand of tater tots known as "Tater Treats".

Tater Tots, one of America's most beloved frozen foods, was invented in 1953 by two enterprising brothers in Ontario, Oregon.

What is Minnesota's hot dish? ›

Ingredients. Typical ingredients in hotdish are potatoes or pasta, ground beef, green beans, and corn, with canned soup added as a binder, flavoring, and sauce. Potatoes may be in the form of tater tots, hash browns, potato chips, or shoe string potatoes.

All hotdishes are casseroles, but not all casseroles are hotdishes. But the main difference between hotdish and other casseroles is where you make it. What someone in Minnesota or North Dakota would call hotdish, a person in Indiana would simply know as tater tot casserole.

This recipes takes the flavors of the classic tater tots & infuses that flavor into a much healthier alternative – shredded zucchini. Zucchini is a mild vegetable, and takes on the flavors of whatever you pair with it, making it the perfect substitution when making a healthier tot for your tot.

Store the leftover tater tot casserole in a shallow, airtight container for up to five days. Reheat thoroughly in the oven or in the microwave.

Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) before baking the frozen tater tots. This high temperature will help them become crispy without becoming soggy. How long should I bake frozen tater tots for? Bake the frozen tater tots for 20-25 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crispy.

Frozen hash browns will leak moisture during cooking, which could leave a soggy, sad mess behind. For the best results, let the frozen hash browns thaw overnight in the fridge, then thoroughly pat them dry to remove as much moisture as possible before cooking them to crispy.

Remove Excess Liquid

Yes, it really is that simple (at least some of the time). To remove the liquid without losing your meal, cover the casserole with a lid, leaving a small gap for drainage. Pour as much liquid out as you can, stirring the casserole occasionally to uncover any hidden puddles.

If you've already cooked your casserole and find out it's too dry, another easy fix is to warm some broth and then pour it over the top of your casserole. Cover the dish with aluminum foil to prevent the liquid from evaporating and wait for 10 minutes or so before serving.