Hot Dog Tater Tot Casserole

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Stephanie Gallagher
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Stephanie Gallagher
Updated 10/21/20
Tater tot casserole

 

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  • Total: 45 mins
  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 35 mins
  • Servings: 4 servings
  • Yield: 1 pan
Nutritional Guidelines (per serving)
687 Calories
40g Fat
62g Carbs
27g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4
Amount per serving
Calories 687
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 40g 51%
Saturated Fat 16g 79%
Cholesterol 77mg 26%
Sodium 1914mg 83%
Total Carbohydrate 62g 23%
Dietary Fiber 10g 35%
Total Sugars 21g
Protein 27g
Vitamin C 6mg 32%
Calcium 294mg 23%
Iron 4mg 21%
Potassium 899mg 19%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

What could be more kid-friendly than a tater tot casserole? It's hard to beat the combination of crispy potatoes, savory meat, and melted cheese. This version of the recipe is made with hot dogs instead of ground beef. Sweet potato tater tots are used in this recipe, but feel free to use regular ones if you prefer.

You can also use horseradish mustard for this recipe. It sounds like it would be too spicy for the kids, but it's such a small amount so it just lends a background zippiness to this casserole. Use your own judgment. If your kids really prefer less spice in their foods, use the yellow mustard instead.

Fun fact: this is a version of a dish called the garbage plate.

Ingredients

  • 2 (14-ounce) cans baked beans

  • 6 hot dogs

  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard (or horseradish)

  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

  • 1 (16-ounce) package frozen sweet potato tater tots

Steps to Make It

  1. Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 F.

  2. Place the baked beans in a 1-quarter casserole dish. Slice the hot dogs into 1/2-inch pieces and place on top of the baked beans. Add the mustard, and stir.

  3. Sprinkle the cheddar cheese over the hot dog mixture. Top with the tater tots in a single layer.

  4. Bake 25 to 35 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the tater tots are cooked all the way through.