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Turkey Tater Tot Hotdish

Indulgent Turkey Tater Tot Hotdish That Everyone Will Love

This Turkey Tater Tot Hotdish is a comforting dish perfect for chilly evenings, combining turkey and tater tots into a crowd-pleasing favorite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil helps sauté the onions and garlic
  • 1 cup Chopped Onion adds a wonderful base flavor
  • 2 cloves Chopped Garlic enhances the savory taste
  • 16 ounces Frozen Vegetable Mix a convenient mix for added nutrition
  • 3 cups Cooked Turkey can substitute with chicken
  • ¼ cup All-Purpose Flour thickens the sauce
  • 1 cup Whole Milk adds creaminess
  • to taste Salt season to taste
  • to taste Black Pepper season to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Better Than Bouillon Turkey Soup Base intensifies turkey flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme provides herbal note
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Rosemary adds earthy quality
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese melts into the filling
For the Topping
  • 32 ounces Frozen Tater Tots provides a crispy texture

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • 9x13 Baking Dish
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and gather your ingredients.
  2. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and garlic, sauté for 4-5 minutes.
  3. Stir in the frozen vegetable mix and cooked turkey. Cook for 5 minutes until heated through.
  4. Sprinkle ¼ cup of flour over the mixture, then pour in 1 cup of milk, stirring constantly for 3-4 minutes until thickened.
  5. Mix in 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese until melted.
  6. Pour the turkey filling into a greased 9x13 baking dish and spread evenly.
  7. Arrange 32 ounces of frozen tater tots on top of the filling.
  8. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes, then remove foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
  9. Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for better texture. Adjust seasoning before baking. Ensure tater tots are crispy by baking uncovered towards the end.

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