21 Tater Tot Casserole Recipes – Easy Dinners for Every Night of the Week

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Tater tots and casseroles—two things that make dinner easier. Put them together, and you’ve got a solid answer for what to make tonight. These 21 tater tot casseroles cover everything from classic comfort food to fun twists like taco and Big Mac-inspired bakes. They’re simple, filling, and great for busy nights when you just want something warm and tasty on the table.

Sloppy Joe Tater Tot Casserole

All the sweet and tangy goodness of a sloppy joe—topped with tots and baked to crispy perfection.

Sloppy Joe casserole topped with tater tots, visibly saucy beef layer underneath, slight cheese melt.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • ½ cup diced onion
  • 1 can (15 oz) sloppy joe sauce (like Manwich)
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 (28–32 oz) bag frozen tater tots

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  2. In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef and onions until beef is no longer pink. Drain fat.
  3. Stir in sloppy joe sauce and simmer for 5 minutes.
  4. Spread mixture into a greased 9×13 baking dish.
  5. Sprinkle with ½ cup cheese. Arrange tater tots on top.
  6. Bake for 40 minutes or until tots are golden and crispy.
  7. Top with remaining cheese and return to oven for 5 minutes to melt.

Tip: Add diced green peppers or a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little extra zip.

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21 Tater Tot Casserole Recipes – Easy Dinners for Every Night of the Week

Tater tots and casseroles—two things that make dinner easier. Put them together, and you’ve got a solid answer for what to make tonight. These 21 tater tot casseroles cover everything from classic comfort food to fun twists like taco and Big Mac-inspired bakes. They’re simple, filling, and great for busy nights when you just want something warm and tasty on the table.

Sloppy Joe Tater Tot Casserole

All the sweet and tangy goodness of a sloppy joe—topped with tots and baked to crispy perfection.

Sloppy Joe casserole topped with tater tots, visibly saucy beef layer underneath, slight cheese melt.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • ½ cup diced onion
  • 1 can (15 oz) sloppy joe sauce (like Manwich)
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 (28–32 oz) bag frozen tater tots

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  2. In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef and onions until beef is no longer pink. Drain fat.
  3. Stir in sloppy joe sauce and simmer for 5 minutes.
  4. Spread mixture into a greased 9×13 baking dish.
  5. Sprinkle with ½ cup cheese. Arrange tater tots on top.
  6. Bake for 40 minutes or until tots are golden and crispy.
  7. Top with remaining cheese and return to oven for 5 minutes to melt.

Tip: Add diced green peppers or a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little extra zip.