Tater Tots Tuna Casserole
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Tater Tots Tuna Casserole—a creamy, cheesy, and crispy dish that’s bound to become a family favorite. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe combines pantry staples like canned tuna, cream of mushroom soup, and frozen peas, layered under a golden crust of crispy tater tots and gooey melted cheddar cheese. Infused with a hint of garlic and parsley, this casserole is rich in flavor and requires minimal prep time, coming together in just under an hour. Serve as a hearty main dish alongside a fresh green salad for a satisfying and nostalgic meal that’s as easy to make as it is delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 32 ounces frozen tater tots
- 12 ounces canned tuna
- 10.5 ounces cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 0.5 cup milk
- 0.5 cup yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 optional nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
Spread the frozen tater tots evenly in a single layer over a large baking sheet and bake for 10-15 minutes, or until slightly crisp (optional, but enhances their crunchiness). Leave the oven on.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the canned tuna (drained), cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, milk, shredded cheddar cheese (reserve 1/2 cup for topping), frozen peas, chopped onion, garlic powder, dried parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
Spread the tuna mixture evenly into the prepared casserole dish.
Arrange the partially baked tater tots on top of the tuna mixture in even rows, covering the entire dish.
Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the tater tots.
Bake the casserole in the oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, the tater tots are golden brown, and the casserole is heated through.
Remove from the oven and let the casserole cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Optional: Garnish with additional parsley before serving for a pop of color.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
647 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 36.9 g | 47% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.5 g | 82% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 87 mg | 29% | |
| Sodium | 1468 mg | 64% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 52.6 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.5 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.5 g | ||
| Protein | 31.8 g | 64% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.2 mcg | 16% | |
| Calcium | 417 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 701 mg | 15% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
