For an extra layer of flavor, consider using smoked bacon. Feel free to substitute the sharp cheddar with another cheese of your choice, such as Gruyere or Pepper Jack. If you don't have fresh dill, dried dill can be used. Use 1 teaspoon of dried dill in place of 1 tablespoon of fresh dill. The casserole can be assembled ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours before baking. Add an extra 10-15 minutes to the baking time if baking from cold.
Loaded Tater Tot Casserole
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PREP TIME10 mins
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COOK TIME55 mins
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TOTAL TIME1 hrs 5 mins
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SERVING6 People
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VIEWS7
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this decadent Tater Tot Casserole. Layers of crispy tater tots are smothered in a creamy, cheesy sauce, punctuated by savory bacon and a refreshing dill cream topping. It's a symphony of flavors and textures that will leave you craving more.
Ingridients
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate54 g
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Cholesterol69 mg
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Fiber4 g
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Protein20 g
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Saturated Fat15 g
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Sodium1130 mg
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Sugar8 g
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Fat37 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
Step
5 mins
Gather all ingredients.
02
Step
15 mins
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 2-quart square baking dish. (5 minutes)
03
Step
5 mins
Cook bacon in a large skillet until crisp, about 8 minutes. Drain on paper towels. When cool enough to handle, crumble bacon. Drain all but 2 tablespoons bacon drippings from the skillet. (15 minutes)
04
Step
1 mins
Add onion to the skillet. Cook and stir until tender, about 5 minutes. (5 minutes)
05
Step
3 mins
Add flour and cayenne pepper to skillet; cook and stir 1 minute. (1 minute)
06
Step
3 mins
Add 2 cups milk to the skillet. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly, about 3 minutes. (3 minutes)
07
Step
3 mins
Gradually add 1 cup cheese to skillet, stirring until melted. Stir in half of green onions. (3 minutes)
08
Step
10 mins
Place 1/2 cup sour cream in a small bowl. Gradually whisk in about 1/2 cup of hot sauce mixture. Return mixture to the skillet. Return to a simmer. (3 minutes)
09
Step
35 mins
Add half of tots to the prepared baking dish. Top with half of sauce and half of bacon. Top with remaining tots, remaining sauce, remaining bacon, and remaining cheese. (10 minutes)
10
Step
2 mins
Bake until bubbly and cheese on top is lightly browned, 35 minutes. (35 minutes)
11
Step
1 mins
For dill cream, whisk together 1/4 cup sour cream, 1 tablespoon milk, and dill. (2 minutes)
12
StepDrizzle over the casserole and top with remaining green onions. (1 minute)
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Abby Stanton
Jul 1, 2025This casserole is the ultimate comfort food! I'll definitely be making it again.
Tad Pagac
Jul 1, 2025I substituted Gruyere for the cheddar, and it was amazing!
Naomie Conn
Jul 1, 2025I added some sautéed mushrooms to the onion mixture, and it was delicious! Thanks for the great recipe.
Earlene Block
Jun 30, 2025My kids are obsessed with this casserole! It's become a regular on our dinner rotation.
Kelley Sanford
Jun 29, 2025I made this for a weeknight dinner, and it was so easy and satisfying. The dill cream is a game-changer!
Cordie Abshire
Jun 28, 2025This recipe was a huge hit at our potluck! Everyone loved the creamy sauce and crispy bacon.
Adam Dare
Jun 28, 2025The instructions were clear and easy to follow, even for a beginner cook like me.