This super cheesy tater tot casserole is filled with seasoned ground beef and veggies in a creamy sauce that everyone will absolutely love. Crock Pot Tater Tot Casserole is one of my favorite easy weeknight meals! Frozen tater tots are an easy shortcut when you don’t want to spend time prepping fresh potatoes, and casseroles are always a family-friendly favorite dinner. This recipe is specially designed to be cooked in your crockpot, but if you’re looking for a traditional baked version, check out my classic tater tot casserole recipe that I make without any cream soup. Your family will also love Chicken Tater Tot Casserole and Sloppy Joe Tater Tot Casserole!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
First, you’ll love that you can add this easy recipe to your list of crock pot dinners! Crock Pot meals are mostly hands-off, so they can be huge time savers. Set up this meal in the morning and dinner will be waiting for you when you get home from work! Easy ingredients go into this slow cooker casserole recipe, like frozen tater tots, frozen mixed veggies, and canned soup. You might even have everything you need already at home in your freezer! These easy ingredients create a dish with mild, familiar flavors, so kids will love it just as much as you will! Everyone always asks for seconds of this tasty dinner.
Key Ingredients
Here’s what you need to make this cheesy tater tot casserole in your Crock Pot:
Tater Tots: Keep your tots frozen until you’re ready to add them to the pot. Letting them thaw will make them mushy, and they’ll fall apart too easily while the casserole is cooking. Cream of Chicken Soup: Or use cream of mushroom, it’s up to you! I don’t always opt to use cream soups in my casserole recipes, but in this one, a can of condensed soup works perfectly. Ground Beef: I am using 80/20 beef for this recipe. Anything fattier will yield less actual meat. You can also make this recipe with extra lean beef or ground turkey if you want to. Cheddar Cheese: All good tater tot casseroles need plenty of melty cheese! I suggest that you grate your own cheddar cheese from a block, rather than buying the pre-shredded, bagged cheese. It’s more flavorful that way and it melts better.
Complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.
How To Make Crock Pot Tater Tot Casserole
Recipe Tips
Instead of frozen mixed veggies, you can make this with frozen green beans, frozen peas, or any blend of frozen veggies you like! This recipe also works with canned vegetables or fresh chopped veggies. Tasty additions to this dish can include cooked and crumbled bacon, tangy sour cream, a can of Rotel, or sauteed mushrooms. Have fun adding flavors and making this recipe your own!Avoid opening the lid of the slow cooker while the casserole is cooking. There’s really no reason to, and you’ll be letting out heat, causing the dish to need more time to cook.
Storing Tips
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days, or freeze for up to 2 months. We usually reheat servings in the microwave – they make a delicious lunch the next day.
What To Serve With Crock Pot Casserole
Scoop big portions of this tasty casserole into bowls and dig in! Meat, veggies, and potatoes are already included in this meal. If you want to serve side dishes, try making roasted root vegetables, a simple tossed green salad, or copycat Texas Roadhouse rolls. For dessert, try my easy No Bake Eclair Cake, or fun Lucky Charms Treats! Crock Pot Tater Tat Casserole is such a time-saving recipe, and everyone loves this comfort food classic! Save this recipe – I promise that your family will ask for this easy dinner again and again. © Little Sunny Kitchen
