Finding a casserole that both adults and children get excited about can be challenging, but that challenge is easily overcome with the help of Tater Tots. Since their inception in 1953, Tater Tots have been
a favorite food loved by children all across the country. Originally designed as a way for the Ore-Ida Company to use shreds of potatoes that were left behind from the making of French fries, today more than 70 million pounds of the
little potato clumps are eaten every year. A Tater Tot casserole is a fairly quick and simple way to serve the tasty tots that is sure to please the entire family.
Tater Tot casseroles can be made in any number of ways. While most recipes call for browned hamburg as a base, some use ground turkey or sausage instead. Condensed cream of mushroom soup is a popular ingredient, but some recipes call for
cream of chicken or French onion soup as an alternative. Vegetables like onions, mushrooms or green beans are commonly found in the dish, although some chefs use a mixed blend of vegetable to add variety. Other components such as sour
cream, Worcestershire sauce and milk are often included in Tater Tot casserole recipes as is cheddar cheese. Tater Tot casserole is generally a quick meal to prepare that can be thrown together with little effort. The ease of preparation
and the appeal to young and old alike make Tater Tot casseroles a superb choice for weeknight meals and a terrific dish to bring to a potluck dinner. |
