Casseroles

Lasagna Tater Tot Casserole

March 20, 2017

Get ready for some easy comfort food! This Lasagna Tater Tot Casserole has all the flavours of lasagna we love plus the addition of delicious Tater Tots. It’s simple to assemble and is a family favourite in our home.

Lasagna Tater Tot Casserole - Easy, delicious comfort food! This casserole is one of my family's favourite weeknight meals.

The bottom layer is meaty part of a lasagna with ground beef, onions, mushrooms, spices and your favourite spaghetti sauce.

Lasagna Tater Tot Casserole - Easy, delicious comfort food! This casserole is one of my family's favourite weeknight meals.

Then on top of that, you’ll add a layer of creamy cottage cheese. I use the full fat variety because it is comfort food, after all.

Lasagna Tater Tot Casserole - Easy, delicious comfort food! This casserole is one of my family's favourite weeknight meals.

Grab those frozen Tater Tots from your freezer and layer them on top of the cottage cheese. Don’t worry, they’ll bake completely in the oven. This casserole bakes for about 45 minutes.

The top layer is ooey gooey mozzarella cheese and a sprinkling of Italian seasoning. Serve it hot and fresh from the oven. I serve ours in bowls because it is a little messy! It may not be the prettiest casserole you’ve seen, but it sure tastes good. I hope you enjoy it!

Another name for Tater Tot lasagna is Totsagna. It has a nice ring to it, don’t you think?

If you’re looking for more Tater Tot casseroles to try, you’re in luck! Check out my Mexican Tater Tot Casserole, Pizza Tater Tot Casserole and a list of other Tater Tot casseroles to add to your family’s menu plan. I may have more in the works too so keep an eye on my blog!

Do you think your family would enjoy this Lasagna Tater Tot Casserole?

Lasagna Tater Tot Casserole - Easy, delicious comfort food! This casserole is one of my family's favourite weeknight meals.


Yield: 8

Lasagna Tater Tot Casserole

Prep Time:20 minutes

Cook Time:45 minutes

Total Time:1 hour 5 minutes

Easy, delicious comfort food! This casserole is one of my family’s favourite weeknight meals.

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Ingredients:

  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 cup mushroom, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 650 ml jar spaghetti sauce
  • 2 500g containers cottage cheese
  • 1 800g package frozen Tater Tots
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 tsp Italian seasoning

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 400F. Grease a large casserole dish with cooking spray. Set aside.
  2. Add ground beef, onions, garlic and mushrooms to a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook until onion is softened and meat is cooked (about 7 to 8 minutes). Turn off the heat. Stir in spaghetti sauce.
  3. Pour meat mixture on the bottom of the casserole dish. Cover with a layer of cottage cheese. Top evenly with a layer of frozen Tater Tots.
  4. Bake for 40 minutes. Remove from oven and top with cheese and Italian seasoning. Put back in the oven to bake an additional 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted. Serve hot.



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Stacie Vaughan

Stacie is the mom of two girls and lives in Ontario, Canada. She enjoys cooking/baking, photography, reading, DIY and is fueled by lots of coffee!

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