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Vegetarian Tater Tot Casserole

Creamy Vegetarian Tater Tot Casserole Recipe

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, plus extra for the dish
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 (10.5 oz) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1 (10 oz) bag frozen mixed vegetables
  • 1 (15 oz) can lentils, drained and rinsed
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 (32 oz) bag frozen tater tots, not thawed

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F and butter a 9x13 pan. Sauté onion in butter 5 min, add garlic 30 sec.
  2. Whisk in soup, sour cream, and milk over low heat until smooth, about 2 min.
  3. Remove from heat, stir in frozen vegetables, lentils, ½ cup cheddar, salt, and pepper.
  4. Spread filling in pan, arrange frozen tots in a single layer on top.
  5. Bake 35-40 min until tots are deep golden and filling bubbles. Add remaining cheese last 5 min if desired. Rest 5 min and serve.

Notes

Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before scooping so the filling sets up. The tots stay crispiest right out of the oven, so serve as soon as that short wait is over.