Indulgent Ham Tater Tot Bake: The Ultimate Comfort Food Delight
This Ham Tater Tot Bake is the ultimate comfort food, combining crispy tater tots with savory ham and gooey cheese.
Equipment
- 9x13-inch baking dish
Ingredients
For the Casserole
- 32 oz Frozen Tater Tots No prep needed
- 2 cups Diced Cooked Ham Can substitute with bacon, turkey, or rotisserie chicken
- 2 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese Feel free to experiment with different cheese varieties
- 1 can Cream of Chicken Soup Can swap for cream of mushroom soup for a veggie option
- 1 cup Sour Cream Greek yogurt can serve as a healthier alternative
- 0.5 cup Milk Consider using almond milk for a dairy-free option
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder Fresh minced garlic can be used to elevate taste
- 1 tsp Black Pepper Adjust according to taste
- 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley Optional for garnish
Topping
- 1 cup Additional Shredded Cheddar Cheese Sprinkle before final baking
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, garlic powder, and black pepper until smooth.
- Incorporate 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese and diced ham into the creamy mixture.
- Arrange half of the frozen tater tots on the bottom of the greased baking dish.
- Pour the ham and cheese mixture evenly over the tater tots.
- Layer the remaining tater tots on top.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Uncover, sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese on top, and bake for an additional 15 minutes.
- Let the casserole rest for about 5 minutes before garnishing with fresh parsley.
Notes
You can prepare the casserole up to 24 hours in advance for convenience. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.