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Cheesy Meatball Tater Tot Casserole

By: 👩‍🦳 Linda · Published: 🖨 October 29, 2015 · Updated: 💻November 12, 2019 · 🗨 34 Comments

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This Cheesy Meatball Tater Tot Casserole is comfort food for the meat and potato lover. It is warm, delicious, satisfying, and so easy to prepare.

This Cheesy Meatball Tater Tot Casserole is comfort food for the meat and potato lover. It is warm, delicious, satisfying, and so easy to prepare. | RotiNRice.com #meatballs #tatertot #casseroles #meatballrecipes

The weather turns cold pretty rapidly here in Minnesota. This week has been rainy which made it feel even colder. The days are shorter and by 5:30pm to 6:00pm, it is already dark. ‘Tis the season for casseroles and this Cheesy Meatball Tater Tot Casserole is a good place to start. Turning on the oven is a win-win situation – the food is cooked and the kitchen gets warm. Definitely the way to go.

Comfort Food

Years ago I probably would not have appreciated this dish but having lived in this state for a decade, I now understand why the folks here love their meat, potatoes, and cheese. It is the stuff that keeps the body warm and the kitchen smelling good when you step in the front door from the cold. It truly is comfort food for the body and the soul.

Piping hot Cheesy Meatball Tater Tot Casserole fresh out of the oven.

Easy Peasy Dish with Store Bought Ingredients

The best thing about this dish is that it is easy to prepare. You can certainly make your own meatballs but I use both store bought meatballs and tater tots. The white sauce is cooked from scratch using the exact same recipe as the one found in this Green Bean Casserole. It is a sauce that works well in many dishes and I make it frequently. You can experiment and change out the dried herbs to give it a slightly different flavor. Thyme is my favorite and so I stayed with it.

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4.80 from 5 votes

Cheesy Meatball Tater Tot Casserole

This Cheesy Meatball Tater Tot Casserole is comfort food for the meat and potato lover. It is warm, delicious, satisfying, and so easy to prepare.
Author : Linda Ooi
Course : Main Dish
Cuisine : American
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Total Time 1 hr
Servings : 6
Calories : 487kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb meatballs (450g)
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 1 onion (diced)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • ¼ tsp dried thyme
  • 2 cups milk (480ml)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp ground pepper
  • 1 lb frozen tater tots (450g)
  • 1 cup shredded cheese (4 oz/113g)

Instructions
 

  • Place meatballs in a single layer in a casserole dish. Bake at 350°F (180°C) for 20 minutes. While meatballs are in the oven, cook the sauce.
  • Melt butter over low heat in a medium sized saucepan. Sauté onion and garlic for 2 minutes until soft. Add flour and stir constantly until mixture starts to brown, about 3 minutes.
  • Stir in dried thyme. Gradually pour in milk whisking or stirring into a smooth bubbly sauce. Season with salt and pepper. Turn off stove.
  • Remove meatballs from oven. Pour sauce over meatballs. Arrange frozen tater tots on the top. Return casserole to the oven and continue to bake for 25 minutes.
  • Again remove casserole from oven and sprinkle shredded cheese on the top. Return to the oven and continue to bake for another 5 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 487kcal
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Warning – The Cheesy Meatball Tater Tot Casserole is Piping Hot

Be sure to warn the kids that this casserole is piping hot straight out of the oven. You don’t want them to scald their mouths. Other than that, sit back, relax, enjoy your meal, and stay warm. 🙂

Warm, delicious, and satisfying meatballs and tater tots.

Enjoy…..and have a wonderful day! 😎

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  1. Sarah says

    October 29, 2015 at 4:13 pm

    Cheese + potatoes? Yes, please! Love how easy this is to make!

    Reply
    • Linda says

      October 29, 2015 at 4:15 pm

      Thanks Sarah! It is a no brainer. 🙂

      Reply
  2. Kristen @ A Mind Full Mom says

    October 29, 2015 at 6:54 pm

    The boys in my house would flip for this!

    Reply
    • Linda says

      October 29, 2015 at 7:23 pm

      I know. My sons love it too. 🙂 Thanks for visiting!

      Reply
  3. Marvellina @ What To Cook Today says

    October 29, 2015 at 9:20 pm

    OMG! These look scrumptious!!!! I have huge weakness for potatoes !!!

    Reply
    • Linda says

      October 30, 2015 at 9:31 am

      Thanks Marvellina! Potatoes are a favorite at our house. 🙂

      Reply
  4. Simon (BBQ Bastard) says

    October 30, 2015 at 3:30 am

    Hey Linda,

    what a great idea! My kids will love this combination! I think I’ll add some vegetables too! This looks like a fantastic one pot recipe to make for my own blog! I’ll save it as inspiration so I can link back to yours if I’m allowed to?

    Cheers!
    Simon.

    Reply
    • Linda says

      October 30, 2015 at 9:10 am

      Adding some vegetables is a great idea, Simon. Yes, please give it a try and link back to me. Thank you! 🙂

      Reply
  5. Annie @ Annie's Noms says

    October 30, 2015 at 5:21 am

    This looks like pure heaven!! Cheese, tater tots and meatballs; OMG I need this!

    Reply
    • Linda says

      October 30, 2015 at 9:10 am

      Thanks Annie! 🙂

      Reply
  6. Felesha says

    October 30, 2015 at 6:49 am

    Oh my! This cheesy meaty goodness has me salivating right now! I’ve got to try this! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Linda says

      October 30, 2015 at 9:07 am

      Thanks Felesha!

      Reply
  7. Ramona W says

    October 30, 2015 at 10:21 am

    Linda, I have always wanted to created a tater-tot casserole… this looks great!! Now my head is churning with ideas… you have inspired me. 🙂

    Reply
    • Linda says

      November 1, 2015 at 9:01 pm

      Thanks Ramona! This is a pretty versatile casserole where you can add veggies, etc to the mix.

      Reply
  8. Katie says

    October 30, 2015 at 1:47 pm

    5 stars
    Wow this looks absolutely delicious. Can’t wait to try to make it!

    Reply
  9. Valentina says

    October 31, 2015 at 12:12 pm

    5 stars
    This is a brilliant comfort food!! Over the top yummy.

    Reply
    • Linda says

      November 1, 2015 at 9:03 pm

      Thank you, Valentine! I’ve made this several times and we totally enjoyed it each time. Best of all it is so easy to prepare.

      Reply
  10. Isabelle @ Crumb says

    October 31, 2015 at 8:46 pm

    Tater Tots are one of my favourite guilty pleasures… but combining them with meatballs and a creamy white sauce, and then topping the whole thing with melty cheese? Oh my gosh. Talk about total comfort food heaven!

    Reply
    • Linda says

      November 1, 2015 at 9:09 pm

      Thanks Isabelle! I seldom buy tater tots except for this dish. A little convenience is necessary especially on busy days. 😉

      Reply
  11. Boastful Food says

    November 1, 2015 at 6:39 pm

    Holy moly! This looks crazy good!

    Reply
    • Linda says

      November 1, 2015 at 9:11 pm

      Thanks Boastful Food!

      Reply
  12. Julie m. says

    November 1, 2015 at 8:43 pm

    That is truly an American meal. ? Looks delightful and a perfect fall feast!

    Reply
    • Linda says

      November 1, 2015 at 9:13 pm

      Thank you, Julie! I have been cooking more American food lately and my youngest son is delighted that he gets to eat some “classics” at home. It’s been a while. Hope all is well with you. 🙂

      Reply
  13. Patricia @ Grab a Plate says

    November 2, 2015 at 11:10 am

    I love casseroles and need to start making them more. They’re always so comforting, just like your super-fun recipe here! I love it! Who doesn’t love tater tots?!

    Reply
    • Linda says

      November 3, 2015 at 8:27 am

      Thanks Patricia! Casseroles are just the best in the colder months.

      Reply
  14. Dee says

    November 4, 2015 at 8:50 am

    I love the idea of using meatballs, and this looks delicious!

    Reply
    • Linda says

      November 8, 2015 at 9:24 pm

      Thanks Dee!

      Reply
  15. Sara @ Life's Little Sweets says

    November 7, 2015 at 3:55 pm

    5 stars
    I love a good tater tot casserole, thanks for sharing this recipe, it’s inspiring me to make this I haven’t made a tater tot casserole in a while!

    Reply
    • Linda says

      November 8, 2015 at 9:25 pm

      You are welcome and thank you for visiting, Sara. This casserole is simple yet delicious and satisfying. I hope you get to make it soon. 🙂

      Reply
  16. Karen says

    February 22, 2017 at 4:41 pm

    5 stars
    That was delicious! And easy to make! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  17. Anne says

    September 18, 2019 at 2:21 pm

    I difn’t Have Tater tots but I had Caulflower tots. It was delicious. Thanks

    Reply
    • Linda says

      October 1, 2019 at 2:42 pm

      Glad it turned out well with the cauliflower tots.

      Reply
  18. Michele says

    May 26, 2020 at 12:50 pm

    4 stars
    Very good & easy to make. I may add a little more milk next time to make the onion/garlic mixture a little less thick. Or, could not add as much flour for thickening.

    Reply
    • Linda says

      June 29, 2020 at 10:00 pm

      I am glad you enjoyed the recipe. Yes, you can definitely add more milk or use less flour. 🙂

      Reply

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