Vegetarian Tater Tot Casserole With Plant-Based Beef

Tater tot casserole with melted cheese in a white baking dish with a serving spoon.

Vegetarian Tater Tot Casserole With Plant-Based Beef

This vegetarian tater tot casserole layers smoky plant-based beef, veggies and melty cheddar under golden, crunchy tots. Layer and bake in under an hour.

Prep Time5

Cook Time55

Total Time1

Course: Main Dishes

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free, Halal, Hindu, Kosher, Vegetarian

Keyword: tater tot casserole, veegtarian tater tot casserole, vegetarian hotdish

Servings: servings

Author: Sarah Bond

Ingredients

1 Tbsp olive oil 15 mL
1 12-oz package plant-based ground "beef" Beyond Beef or Impossible, 340 g
1 cup diced yellow onion about ½ medium onion
2 cloves garlic minced
1 tsp each smoked paprika, garlic powder
¼ tsp each salt, pepper
1 12-oz bag frozen veggies get one with a mix of corn, green beans, and carrots, 340 g
2 10.5 oz cans cream of mushroom soup 2 (300 g) cans
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese 225 g
1 32-oz bag frozen tater tots you may not need the whole bag, we used about ¾ of the bag, 900 g

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
"Beef": Heat 1 Tbsp olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add 1 12-oz package plant-based ground "beef", 1 cup diced yellow onion, and 2 cloves garlic (minced). Cook, stirring often, until "beef" is browned and onion is soft, 5 to 7 minutes.
Stir in 1 tsp each smoked paprika, garlic powder and ¼ tsp each salt, pepper.
Assemble: Transfer cooked beef to a 9x13-inch casserole dish and spread into an even layer. Top with 1 12-oz bag frozen veggies, then 2 10.5 oz cans cream of mushroom soup, then 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, spreading each into an even layer before adding the next. Top with 1 32-oz bag frozen tater tots (You may not need the whole bag; arrange them in a single layer.)
Bake for 45 to 60 minutes, or until tater tots are golden brown and cheese underneath them is melty and bubbling at the edges.

Notes

Leftovers hold up surprisingly well. Store them in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 to 4 days.

Reheat in the oven or air fryer to bring some crunch back to the tots. The microwave works when you're short on time, but the tots will soften.

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