Description
This Green Bean Tater Tot Casserole is a comforting, easy-to-make dish featuring tender green beans combined with creamy mushroom soup, topped with crispy tater tots and melted cheddar cheese. Perfect for family dinners or potlucks, this casserole blends savory flavors and textures for a crowd-pleasing side or main dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 1 pound of green beans, trimmed
Other Ingredients
- 1 bag (32 oz) of tater tots
- 1 can (10.5 oz) of cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the casserole evenly.
- Mix Green Bean Mixture: In a large bowl, combine the trimmed green beans, cream of mushroom soup, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir well to coat the green beans thoroughly with the creamy mixture.
- Layer in Baking Dish: Spread the green bean mixture evenly across the bottom of a baking dish to ensure uniform cooking.
- Add Tater Tots: Evenly arrange the tater tots over the green bean mixture to create a crispy topping.
- Initial Bake: Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, allowing the tater tots to partially cook and the filling to heat through.
- Add Cheese: Remove the casserole from the oven and sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the tater tots.
- Final Bake: Return the casserole to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and golden brown on top.
Notes
- Use fresh or frozen green beans according to preference; if frozen, thaw and drain excess moisture before mixing.
- Substitute cream of mushroom soup with cream of chicken soup if preferred.
- For a spicier twist, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes to the green bean mixture.
- Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes after baking to set before serving.
- This dish pairs well with a crisp green salad or roasted meats for a complete meal.
