

You can also make tater tots homemade! Do note that if you make homemade tots, the texture will likely not be the same, but I imagine you’ll end up with a delicious result nonetheless. Cauliflower tater tots, sweet potato tater tots, and mixed vegetable (tater tots made using two or more different vegetables) are easy to find at most grocery stores. You’ll notice there are many tater tot options using different vegetables. I use regular (russet potato) tater tots, which I buy in the freezer section of my grocery store. There are so many options when it comes to tater tot selection! You will need 32 ounces of tater tots, but the type is up to you. Let’s dig deeper into our tater tot and cheese options, because there are endless potential combinations here. Optional: a can of mild (or spicy) chopped ortega chilis

Your cheese of choice – to keep it vegan, use vegan cheese. I haven’t tested this recipe on my nieces and nephews yet, but I’m willing to bet kids would go berserk over this casserole.Ģ batches of Dairy-Free Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup (linked below)įrozen tater tots – I use regular potato tots, but choose whatever kind you like Is it the healthiest thing you could put in your body?īut we are deep into the holiday season, and this is one situation where as a friend, I would advise: indulge, m’dear. Substantially creamy and gooey with that nice cheesy crust layer, the tater tots by some miracle, hold their amazing exterior crisp with their soft potato blissed out interior and everything comes together in a cohesive bite from heaven. What does tater tot casserole taste like? In this sense, this tater tot casserole is made using my homemade condensed cream of mushroom soup, vegan cheese (use regular cheese if you aren’t vegan), ortega chilis to add a little something special (skip them if you hate them), and we’re leaving out the ground meat. Sometimes a cornflake cereal topping is involved, and I didn’t even go there because I knew if I did there would be no casserole left as evidence of its existence.īecause many of my readers are dairy-free and some are vegan, I figured I would provide a vegan option of this delicious little number. Tater tots are mixed with a thick creamy sauce (often cream of mushroom soup or a combination of sour cream, milk, and condensed soup) and often ground beef, sausage, or eggs and everything is baked in the oven with a generous portion of cheese. I must concede that there is a reason why tater tot casserole is a thing. Until I made one, and WOWEE have I been missing out! Over the last year, I had seen many recipes for tater tot casserole floating around the internet, but because I’m a rebel and naturally ignore popular culture and any trends that go along with it, I didn’t pay them much heed. Have you tried the amazingness that is Tater Tot Casserole? Easy Vegan Tater Tot Casserole made dairy-free and gluten-free for a delightful side dish of your dreams! Recipe includes options for using regular cheese and dairy as well!
