Tater Tot Casserole

Tater Tot Casserole

from preppykitchen.com
55 min

Super delicious and comforting tater tot casserole made with bacon and homemade ranch. Don't forget to check out our step by step photos and tips above!

Ingredients

  • 8 slices of bacon (chopped)
  • 1 cup chopped yellow onion
  • 2 Tbsp. butter
  • 2 Tbsp. flour
  • 1 ¼ cups milk (plus 2 Tbsp., divided)
  • 3 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese (divided)
  • ¾ cup sour cream (divided)
  • 1 cup chopped scallions (divided)
  • 1 32 oz package frozen tater tots (divided)
  • 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh chives
  • 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh dill
  • Pinch kosher salt and pepper

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 350°F.

  2. 2

    Add bacon to a Dutch oven over medium heat.

  3. 3

    Cook, stirring occasionally, until crispy, about 10 minutes.

  4. 4

    Remove bacon with a slotted spoon; place bacon on a paper towel.

  5. 5

    Discard all but 2 Tbsp. bacon grease from pan (reserve extra for another use).

  6. 6

    Add onion to bacon grease in pan. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add butter to pan; let melt.

  7. 7

    Stir flour into butter and onions. Cook, stirring, 2 minutes.

  8. 8

    Stir in 1 ¼ cups milk until combined. Remove from heat.

  9. 9

    Stir in 1 ½ cups cheese, ½ cup sour cream, and ½ cup scallions.

  10. 10

    Stir in half of frozen tater tots; transfer mixture to a 13x9-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining tater tots, bacon, and cheese.

  11. 11

    Bake until bubbly, about 35 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes.

  12. 12

    Stir together remaining ¼ cup sour cream, 2 tablespoons milk, chives, dill, and salt, and pepper in a small bowl until smooth.

  13. 13

    Sprinkle remaining ½ cup scallions over casserole; drizzle with homemade ranch.