Description
Indulge in this comforting and cheesy Hot Dog Tater Tot Casserole that’s a perfect blend of childhood favorites. This easy-to-make dish is a crowd-pleaser and ideal for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
Tater Tot Layer:
- 1 (32 oz) bag frozen tater tots
Cheese Sauce:
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 (10.5 oz) can condensed cheddar cheese soup
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup ketchup
Hot Dog and Vegetable Mix:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 1 green bell pepper (diced)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 beef hot dogs (sliced into 1/2-inch pieces)
Instructions
- Preheat and Sauté: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Sauté onion and green pepper in olive oil until softened. Add hot dogs and cook until browned.
- Mix Cheese Sauce: In a bowl, combine cheddar cheese soup, milk, sour cream, ketchup, garlic powder, and black pepper. Add hot dog mix and 1 cup cheddar cheese.
- Layer and Bake: Spread mixture in a baking dish. Top with tater tots. Bake for 35–40 minutes. Add remaining cheddar and bake until melted.
- Rest and Serve: Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Consider using turkey or chicken hot dogs for a lighter version.
- Enhance flavor with smoked paprika or diced pickled jalapeños.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 1150mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
