Description
Green Bean Casserole with Tater Tots delivers comfort straight from Midwest kitchens, blending crispy potato tops with creamy green bean goodness that makes dinner feel like a warm family hug.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 (28 oz) bag frozen tater tots
- 2 (14.5 oz) cans green beans, drained
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 (10.5 oz) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
- ½ cup milk
Seasoning and Optional Ingredients:
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup chopped cooked bacon or turkey bacon
- ½ cup diced onions sauteed in butter
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Set your oven to 375°F for preheating.
- Drain two 14.5-oz cans of green beans completely. Transfer them to a large mixing bowl.
- Add 10.5-oz cream of mushroom soup, ½ cup milk, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper to the green beans. Stir until everything blends smoothly.
- Sprinkle ¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese into the green bean mixture. Mix thoroughly to distribute cheese evenly.
- Transfer the mixture into your greased baking dish. Spread it into a uniform layer using a spatula.
- Strategically arrange 28 oz of frozen tater tots across the entire surface of the casserole. Cover the green bean mixture completely.
- Scatter remaining ¾ cup cheese on top of the tater tots for extra flavor.
- Place the casserole in the preheated 375°F oven. Bake uncovered for exactly 42 minutes until tots turn golden and edges bubble.
- Remove from oven and let your casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving. This helps the dish set and makes cutting easier.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for smoother mixing and more even cooking throughout the casserole.
- Swap frozen tater tots with fresh-cut potato chunks for a more homemade texture if you prefer from-scratch preparation.
- For a gluten-free version, select cream of mushroom soup specifically labeled gluten-free and check that your cheese is also gluten-free.
- Consider adding crispy bacon bits or French’s fried onions on top for extra crunch and flavor complexity in your final dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 371 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg