Vegan Tater Tot Casserole

A pan with a tray of cheesy vegan tater tot casserole and a bottle of ketchup.

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5 from 6 votes

Whether you're throwing a party or want to indulge in the ultimate comfort food creation, this vegan tater tot casserole loaded with plant-based meat, veggies, herbs, and cheese sauce is sure to be a hit! The combination of crispy tots with flavor packed add-ins will leave your guests going back for seconds and thirds.

Prep Time20

Cook Time30

Total Time50

Course: Side

Cuisine: American

Diet: Low Lactose, Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings:

Calories: 447kcal

Author: Michelle Cehn

Ingredients

4 cups frozen tater tots (half of a 32-ounce (905-gram) bag)
½ teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning optional
1 cup frozen vegan ground beef or crumbled vegan sausage (110 grams)
½ cup roughly chopped white onion (80 grams)
½ cup diced tomato (90 grams)
¼ cup sweet pickle relish (60 grams)
¾ cup vegan cheddar shreds or Punk Cheddah sauce (88 grams)
Mustard
Ketchup
Quick Thousand Island dressing optional, see recipe below
2 scallions chopped (optional)

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C, or gas mark 7).
Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
Spread the tater tots out on the prepared sheet pan and sprinkle with Old Bay Seasoning (if using).
Bake for 20 minutes, remove from the oven, and flip the tater tots with a spatula.
Position the tater tots close together so they are touching to minimize the toppings falling through to the sheet pan.
Top the tater tots with ground beef, onion, tomatoes, relish, and cheese.
Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the tater tots have turned golden brown.
Drizzle tater tots with mustard, ketchup, or dressing, and sprinkle with chopped scallions (if using).

Notes

Storing Leftovers: If you have extra tots that you haven't tasted, store them in a covered container in the fridge for a few days.

Reheating Tips: Simply place the leftovers on a parchment lined baking sheet and bake at 425 degrees until desired temperature and texture.

Air Fryer Option: If you have an air fryer, let them cook for 5 minutes at 400 degrees or until they're as crispy as you like them. To freeze the remaining tots, place them in a sealed, freezer-safe container for up to 2 months.

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