Is tater tot casserole gluten free?

Yes! This casserole is made gluten free by using tater tots that are gluten free. Most tater tots should automatically be gluten free, but that doesn't mean they aren't processed with other items that have gluten. Always read your labels and make sure your tater tots are gluten free!

Can tater tot casserole be frozen?

Yes. This casserole makes a great freezer meal. Simply put the dish together like you are going to bake it and freeze it instead. This recipe would be perfect to double and make one meal for dinner and one meal to freeze for later.

Can this casserole be made ahead of time?

Yes. You could cook the ground beef, onion, tomato paste, diced tomatoes, broth, mustards, worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper ahead of time. Then layer on the tater tots and cheese. Instead of placing the finished casserole in the oven you could let cool and then cover and refrigerate to cook the next night.

How do I keep the cheese from getting too browned?

If you notice the cheese browning too quickly, try adding it during the last 10 minutes of baking instead of at the start. This keeps the tater tots crispy while giving the cheese just enough time to melt without over toasting.

Gluten Free Cheesy Tater Tot Casserole

Name: Gluten Free Cheesy Tater Tot Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds Ground Beef; 1 medium Yellow Onion, chopped; 1 - 6 ounce can Tomato Paste; 1 - 14.5 ounce can Diced Tomatoes; 1/2 cup Beef Broth; 1 Tbsp. Spicy Brown Mustard; 1/2 tsp. Dried Mustard; 2 Tbsp. Worcestershire Sauce; 1 1/2 tsp. Sea Salt; 1 tsp. Coarse Ground Black Pepper; 1 cup Cheddar Cheese, shredded; 1 cup Monterey Jack Cheese, shredded; 1 - 32 ounce bag Tater Tots

Description

This gluten free cheesy tater tot casserole tastes just like a cheeseburger without the bun. Made with ground beef and no cream soup required, it's an easy way to turn pantry staples into a comforting dinner. This casserole comes together in one pan for simple cleanup.

Ingredients

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1 1/2 pounds Ground Beef
1 medium Yellow Onion, chopped
1 - 6 ounce can Tomato Paste
1 - 14.5 ounce can Diced Tomatoes
1/2 cup Beef Broth
1 Tbsp. Spicy Brown Mustard
1/2 tsp. Dried Mustard
2 Tbsp. Worcestershire Sauce
1 1/2 tsp. Sea Salt
1 tsp. Coarse Ground Black Pepper
1 cup Cheddar Cheese, shredded
1 cup Monterey Jack Cheese, shredded
1 - 32 ounce bag Tater Tots

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400 degrees.

In your cast iron or regular skillet cook the ground beef until only a little pink remains. Add the chopped onion and cook until the onion is just starting to become translucent.

Add the tomato paste, diced tomatoes, beef broth, spicy brown mustard, dried mustard, worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper to the beef mixture. Stir all the ingredients together until they are blended.

Remove the skillet from heat and place the frozen tater tots on top in an even layer.

Sprinkle the shredded cheese on top of the tater tot layer.

Bake at 400 degrees for 30 minutes.

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Notes

If you don't have a cast iron skillet or oven proof skillet, pour the beef mixture into a 9x13 baking dish and then cover with tater tots and cheese.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American