Tater Tot Casserole
A cozy, cheesy, and ultra-crispy Tater Tot Casserole loaded with bacon, fresh herbs, and homemade ranch dressing. Perfect for family dinners or cold nights when only comfort food will do.
Ingredients
- 8 slices bacon, chopped
- 1 cup yellow onion, chopped
- 1 cup scallions (green onions), chopped
- 3 cup shredded cheddar cheese (about 12 oz)
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
- 2 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup sour cream (plus 1/4 cup for ranch)
- 1 (32 oz) bag frozen tater tots, divided
- Salt & pepper to taste
Homemade Ranch Dressing
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons milk
- Chopped dill & chives (from earlier)
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- In a large Dutch oven, cook bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Reserve 2 tablespoons of bacon fat in the pot. Add chopped onion and cook 5 minutes until translucent.
- Stir in butter and flour. Cook 2 minutes, then slowly add milk and stir until thickened.
- Add half the cheddar, sour cream, and half the scallions. Stir to combine.
- Fold in 16 oz of the frozen tater tots.
- Transfer mixture to baking dish. Top with remaining tater tots, cheese, and bacon.
- Bake for 35 minutes or until golden and bubbly.
- While baking, whisk together ranch dressing ingredients.
- Once casserole is done, drizzle ranch on top and sprinkle with remaining scallions.
