The marriage of tater tots and casseroles may seem like a weird match, but this easy swap is well worth trying. Every casserole requires a rich topping, why not use tater tots? No need to peel and mash potatoes, just pick up tater tots in the freezer section of any grocery store. Better yet the crispy coating of tater tots adds an extra bit of delicious texture, partnering perfectly with the smooth contents in the casserole itself. Sure, you can eat tater tots on their own, but eating them plain would be a disservice. Try any of these five casseroles with tater tots, and you’ll never go back to using mashed potatoes ever again.

Chili Cheese Dog Tater Tot Casserole


Sometimes the same old casseroles get a little boring. Even some of our most beloved dishes – like tater tot casserole – seem bland after a while. That’s why we love finding new and interesting ways to serve up unique versions of the classics. Enter: Chili Cheese Dog Tater Tot Casserole. Certainly, you’ve never had anything quite like this before. This dish may seem like it has a lot going on, but the recipe is pretty simple. Hot dogs, canned chili & beans, cheese, and tater tots. Add in a delicious homemade sauce and top with more cheese, and you’re ready to pop this casserole into the oven!

Tater Tot Sloppy Joe Casserole


When we saw that we had a bag of frozen tater tots in our freezer, all the puzzle pieces fell into place and we knew exactly how this dish would play out: a tasty sloppy joe skillet topped with tots and baked to perfection – it doesn’t get better than that! This dish has it all.

French Onion Tater Tot Casserole


I love tater tots. I love potatoes in all forms, really, but tater tots are at the top of my list. I also love casseroles, as is evidenced by all of the casserole recipes we have here on 12 Tomatoes. Therefore, it’s safe to say my favorite casserole is tater tot casserole. Seasoned beef and veggies in a creamy, cheesy sauce topped with tots? Yes, please!
I didn’t think anything could top the traditional recipe, but I was happy to be proven wrong. This French Onion Tater Tot Casserole is absolutely incredible. It’s everything I love about the original dish, only with a delicious French onion sauce.

Creamy Chicken Tater Tot Casserole


I don’t feel like it would be a controversial statement to say that tater tots are universally loved. They make an excellent side, but when you can fold them into a main dish? Even better. Enter: our Creamy Chicken Tater Tot Casserole, where tater tots are much more than just a topping… they’re actually incorporated into the dish.

Chicken Tot Pie


It doesn’t get much more classic comfort food than chicken pot pie. Warm, hearty, and filled with veggies, protein, cheese, and creamy goodness that sticks to your ribs, it’s no wonder this meal is a staple around my house.
In fact, I love chicken pot pie so much, I wanted to see what other fun variations I could come up with. I think you’re going to like the results. This Chicken Tot Pie is exactly what it sounds like – chicken pot pie topped with tater tots. You’re welcome.