Tater Tot Casserole

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So, this is good. I know, it sounds disgusting, but this is not the tater tot casserole from our childhood. This one probably gets an 8. Every single person at our house liked it, which is saying something. This is probably the best version for what it is. And, I made it up, so good for me.


1 lb. ground turkey
8 oz. mushrooms, sliced
1 onion, chopped

Brown this together, and then add:

1 Tbs. Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 cup-ish red wine

Cook this down a bit, then add:

2 Tbs. flour

Cook for about 1 minute, then add
1 T. Beef Better than Bouillon
1 1/4 cups milk
Bring this to a boil, then add:
Tomato paste, small can
A few big spoonful's of sour cream
1 1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning
1/2 t tsp. rosemary
1/2 tsp. oregano

Once this boils, add:
fresh green beans, to taste
fresh or frozen corn, to taste

Put this in a big skillet, then add cheddar cheese on the top and then tater tots. Bake at 350 for 30  minutes.

Comments

  1. thejohnmfamilyJune 24, 2020 at 8:14 PM

    So, I drain the liquid off the turkey after it cooks and this needs a pan underneath it. It also needs longer than 30 minutes of it isn't piping hot when you put it in the oven.

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  2. thejohnmfamilyMarch 8, 2025 at 6:24 PM

    I increase the flour a tad, and I decreased the sour cream to just like 3 normal spoon sides. After about 15 minutes, I increase the temp to 450 and I also don't put the tater tots entirely touching and that helps them brown better

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