23 Frozen Tater Tot Recipes That Totally Transform the Frozen Snack (2024)

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They're amazing as a solo act, but the mighty Tot becomes a sensation in frozen Tater Tot recipes like nachos, breakfast bakes and creamy casseroles.

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Chicken Tater Bake

You’ll please everyone in the family with this inviting and filling frozen Tater Tots recipe. It tastes like a chicken potpie topped with Tater Tots. —Fran Allen, St Louis, Missouri

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2/21

Tater Tot Casseroles

Ground beef, sausage and cheese make this frozen Tater Tot casserole with green beans a crowd-pleaser. Cayenne pepper and hot Italian sausage give it a pleasant kick. —Ryan Jones, Chillicothe, Illinois

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Nacho Tots

This is an easy, versatile party appetizer that everyone loves. If you can’t find chorizo, ground beef or ground chicken are wonderful, too. Top this recipe using frozen Tater Tots with anything you like! —Connie Krupp, Racine, Wisconsin

4/21

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Pioneer Woman’s Tater Tot Casserole

This Ree Drummond’s cheesy version of a frozen Tater Tots casserole will feed the whole family. Filled with breakfast sausage, bell peppers, cheddar and jack cheese, onions and plenty of seasonings, this dish will leave everyone with a satisfied stomach. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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5/21

Tater-Topped Casserole

I grew up enjoying this recipe using frozen Tater Tots. My mother always saw smiles around the table whenever she served it!—Victoria Mitchell, Salem, Virginia

6/21

Pizza Tater Tot Casserole

For a spin on a classic frozen Tater Tots recipe, try this easy casserole. For a fun twist, just add your family’s favorite pizza toppings! —Sharon Skildum, Maple Grove, Minnesota

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Jalapeno Popper Chicken Casserole

This Jalapeno Popper Chicken Casserole is super comforting. It’s rich and cheesy, and it has just a bit of heat from the jalapenos. It’s a perfect recipe using frozen Tater Tots. —Kerry Whitaker, Carthage, Texas

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Air-Fryer Tater Tots

Tossing frozen Tater Tots in the air-fryer will leave you with a crispy side dish you won’t be able to keep your hands off. Depending on the type of air-fryer you have, you’ll have these crunchy treats ready in 5-7 minutes. Pair them with your favorite hot dogs or load them up for tot nachos. —Taste of HomeTest Kitchen

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9/21

Slow-Cooker Tater Tot Casserole

What’s not to love about classic Tater Tot casserole—especially when it’s made in the slow cooker? You’ll want to add this family-pleasing frozen Tater Tots recipe to your regular rotation. —Nick Iverson, Denver, Colorado

10/21

Makeover Tater-Topped Casserole

I love Tater Tot casserole, but wanted a lighter version of the recipe. The Taste of Home Test Kitchen slashed the fat in this classic dish, while keeping all the tots my family loves. Who know you could have healthy Tater Tots?! —Scott Woodward, Shullsburg, Wisconsin

11/21

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Homemade Tater Tots

Give your favorite frozen potato snack a fresh taste by making Tater Tots from scratch. Simply fry some russet potatoes in oil, place them in the food processor with seasonings to your liking, shape them into a tot form and then bake! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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12/21

Air-Fryer Cowboy Casserole

When it starts to get cold, I love to make this quick and creamy Tater Tot bake. It’s a delightful homey dinner that’s easy to put together. I make it ahead of time and keep it in the refrigerator. Then I just pop it into the air fryer when I get home. —Donna Donhauser, Remsen, New York

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Minnesota Hot Dish

This casserole or, as Minnesotans like to call it, hot dish uses ground beef, mushroom soup, frozen Tater Tots and cheese for its charming taste. It’s a must-try Midwestern recipe that’s simple, easy and filling. —Taste of HomeTest Kitchen

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14/21

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Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole

If you like placing your french fries on your cheeseburger, this recipe using frozen Tater Tots will give you that same satisfaction in casserole form. Calling for less than ten ingredients, this crowd-pleasing meal will be ready on the table in no time. —Taste of HomeTest Kitchen

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15/21

Sloppy Joe Tater Tot Casserole

This recipe using frozen Tater Tots is an easy dinner for both you and the kids. Serve with carrot and celery sticks for a fuss-free feast. You can also stir in some spicy brown mustard if the adults want more zing. —Laura Wilhelm, West Hollywood, California

16/21

Tater Taco Casserole

Our family lives and works on a ranch. I like to fix this nicely seasoned taco Tater Tot casserole ahead of time and freeze it for later use. It’s good with a tossed salad or nacho chips and dip. —Ronna Lewis, Plains, Kansas

17/21

Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole

I keep frozen spuds on hand for meals like this Tater Tot breakfast casserole. It’s a super brunch, breakfast or side dish for kids of all ages. —Nancy Heishman, Las Vegas, Nevada

18/21

Loaded Tater Tots

Playing with food is loads of fun when you have loaded Tater Tots. Let kids build their own for smiles all around. —Eleanor Mielke, Mitchell, South Dakota. If you’re looking for more casserole recipes, try our favorite Tater Tot hot dish.

If you’re looking for more casserole recipes, try our favorite Tater Tot hot dish.

19/21

The entire family will enjoy this heartwarming, all-in-one dinner recipe using frozen Tater Tots. Plus, it offers easy cleanup! —Mike Tchou, Pepper Pike, Ohio

20/21

Bacon-Wrapped Tater Tots

Indulge in just one of these bacon-wrapped Tater Tots and you’ll taste why they’re a hit with kids of all ages. They’ll go fast, so you may want to double the recipe! —Joni Hilton, Rocklin, California

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Bacon Cheeseburger Tater Tot Bake

This bacon cheeseburger Tater Tot casserole is the perfect dish to bribe your kids; homework, chores, piano practice—consider them done! —Deanna Zewen, Union Grove, Wisconsin