Tater tots have come a long way since their creation in
1953 by Ore-Ida. The humble little tots are usually baked or fried and have a crispy exterior and tender interior. Think of them as reassembled diced potatoes ... only better. Whether served on their own with a tasty dipping sauce or with an entree, tater tots find their way into many American homes.
If you're looking to expand your tater tot horizon, you might want to try this Cheesy Chicken, Bacon, & Tater Tot Bake from
Real Housemoms. Instead of heating up your oven or deep fryer, you can combine the frozen potato morsels with diced chicken, crisp bacon, and, of course, cheese.
The whole thing bakes in your slow cooker in under four hours.
But if beef is calling your name, how about a tater tot casserole with ground beef, diced tomatoes and mild green chilies, and cheese? This recipe from
Tammilee Tips is cooked slightly differently than the one above.
Here, you brown the meat with the onion and stir in the diced tomatoes. Once added to the slow cooker, the mixture is topped with cream of chicken soup and the tater tots (which were stirred in with the bacon and cheese in the chicken version).
Both recipes create all-in-one meals, so you can toss everything together just a few hours before dinner time and get a meal on the table that is sure to become a family "comfort food" favorite. Each recipe can be modified to include more or less spice and low or reduced fat cheese. The variations are endless, so plan to try at least one of these recipes the next time a cheesy potato craving strikes.
Enjoy!
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