sweet potato tater tot casserole (Printable Version)
Cheesy casserole with sweet potato tots, turkey, veggies, and savory cream sauce. Ideal for weeknight dinners.
# The Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Protein & Dairy
01 - 1 pound ground turkey
02 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
03 - 1/2 cup sour cream
04 - 1/2 cup milk
→ Vegetables
05 - 1 small yellow onion, diced
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1 cup frozen peas and carrots mix
08 - 1 can (15 ounces) corn kernels, drained
→ Pantry
09 - 1 can (10.5 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup
10 - 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
11 - 1/2 teaspoon paprika
12 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
13 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ Topping
14 - 1 bag (32 ounces) frozen sweet potato tater tots
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
02 - Cook ground turkey in a large skillet over medium heat, breaking it up with a spoon until browned, 5–7 minutes. Drain excess fat.
03 - Add diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for 2–3 minutes, just until onion softens.
04 - Stir in peas and carrots mix, corn, dried thyme, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 2 minutes.
05 - Blend in cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, and milk. Stir well and heat through until smooth.
06 - Remove skillet from heat. Fold in half the shredded cheddar cheese until evenly distributed.
07 - Spread the meat and vegetable mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
08 - Place sweet potato tater tots in a single layer over the filling.
09 - Sprinkle remaining cheddar cheese evenly over the tater tots.
10 - Bake uncovered for 35–40 minutes, until tater tots are golden and the filling is bubbling.
11 - Allow casserole to cool for 5 minutes before serving.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Uses simple, budget-friendly ingredients from the pantry and freezer
- Perfect for feeding a crowd or making ahead for busy nights
- Creamy, cheesy, and satisfying with a lightly sweet crunch from the tater tots
- Customizable for different dietary needs
02 -
- High in protein and fiber for a filling meal
- Great for meal prep or freezing
- Can be adapted for different diets or veggies on hand
03 -
- Do not shy away from extra spices like smoked paprika or cumin if you want more depth
- Layer your cheese in the middle and on top for gooeyness plus a crunchy finish
- Spray the baking foil if you decide to loosely cover for the last ten minutes to prevent sticking