Loaded Tater Tot Casserole Recipe

Ingredients

• 4 slices thick-cut bacon
• 1 cup chopped yellow onion
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
• 2 cups milk
• 8 ounces shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, divided
• 1 (32-ounce) package frozen bite-sized potato nuggets (Tater Tots®), thawed
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 bunch green onions, white and pale green parts chopped, divided

Dill Cream

• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1 tablespoon milk
• 1 tablespoon fresh dill

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (230°C) and grease a 2-quart square baking dish.

2. In a large skillet, cook the bacon until crispy, about 8 minutes. Remove the bacon and drain on paper towels. Once cooled, crumble the bacon.

3. Remove all but 2 tablespoons of the bacon drippings from the skillet. Add the chopped onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes.

4. Stir in the flour and cayenne pepper, and cook for 1 minute to form a roux.

5. Gradually add the milk to the skillet, stirring constantly, and cook for about 3 minutes until the mixture thickens and becomes bubbly.

6. Slowly add 1 cup of shredded Cheddar cheese, stirring until melted and smooth. Then, stir in half of the green onions.

7. In a separate small bowl, place the sour cream and gradually whisk in about 1/2 cup of the hot sauce mixture from the skillet. Return this mixture to the skillet and bring it back to a simmer.

8. Add half of the thawed Tater Tots to the prepared baking dish. Top with half of the sauce mixture and half of the crumbled bacon. Repeat the layers with the remaining Tater Tots, sauce, bacon, and cheese.

9. Bake for 35 minutes, or until the dish is bubbly and the top is lightly browned.

10. For the dill cream, whisk together the sour cream, milk, and fresh dill in a small bowl. Drizzle the dill cream over the baked casserole and garnish with the remaining green onions.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

• Calories: 611
• Total Fat: 37g (47% DV)
• Saturated Fat: 15g (74% DV)
• Cholesterol: 69mg (23% DV)
• Sodium: 1130mg (49% DV)
• Total Carbohydrate: 54g (20% DV)
• Dietary Fiber: 4g (14% DV)
• Total Sugars: 8g
• Protein: 20g (39% DV)
• Vitamin C: 11mg (12% DV)
• Calcium: 438mg (34% DV)
• Iron: 1mg (8% DV)
• Potassium: 756mg (16% DV)

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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