Description
This Cheesy Hot Dog Tater Tot Casserole is a comforting and family-friendly dish that combines savory sliced hot dogs with crispy tater tots, all baked to perfection in a creamy mushroom soup base and topped with melted cheddar cheese. It’s a quick and easy one-dish meal perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 6-8 hot dogs, sliced into bite-sized pieces
- 1 bag (32 oz) frozen tater tots
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup (or cream of chicken soup)
- 1/2 cup milk
Seasonings
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley (optional, for garnish)
Other
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or cooking spray (for greasing the baking dish)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with olive oil or cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Prepare the Casserole Base: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream of mushroom soup, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until the mixture is smooth and thoroughly blended.
- Add Hot Dogs: Add the sliced hot dogs to the soup mixture. Stir well to evenly coat the hot dog pieces with the creamy mixture.
- Assemble the Casserole: Pour the hot dog and soup mixture into the greased baking dish, spreading it out evenly. Then arrange the frozen tater tots in a single layer on top of the mixture.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the tater tots become golden brown and crispy.
- Add Cheese: Remove the casserole from the oven. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the crispy tater tots. Return the casserole to the oven and bake for an additional 5-7 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Take the casserole out of the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Garnish with dried parsley if desired, then serve warm.
Notes
- You can substitute cream of chicken soup for cream of mushroom soup if preferred.
- For extra crispiness, you can broil the casserole for 1-2 minutes after adding the cheese, but watch carefully to prevent burning.
- Feel free to add diced onions or bell peppers to the hot dog mixture for additional flavor and texture.
- This casserole can be prepared a day ahead and refrigerated before baking; just add a few extra minutes to the baking time if baking from cold.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.
