Turkey & Tater Tot Casserole

I had planned to make a quiche for tonight, but found out at the store that hubby is not a fan of quiche. Already had the broccoli so had to quickly figure something else out. Hubby suggested a tater tot casserole and rattled off a list of ingredients (i.e., ground beef, cream of mushroom, tater tots, broccoli). I ran w/ the idea, but swapped out the ground beef for ground turkey.

This was yummy, yummy!

Will keep this in the rotation for hubby when the kid isn’t here (he doesn’t like them tots).

TIP: I’ve also made this one with green beans instead of broccoli. Sub 2 (15 oz) cans low 50% sodium green beans, drained, for the broccoli. In the sauteing step you’d do with the broccoli, keep sauteing onions until almost translucent, then stir in drained green beans for just the last minute or so.

You can sub mashed cauliflower or potatoes (about 2 cups) for the tater tots, too.

Turkey & Tater Tot Casserole Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 lb 99% extra lean ground turkey
• 4 cups frozen tater tots (enough to cover the top of the casserole)
• 2 cups of broccoli florets, cut into bite-size pieces
• 1 (10.75 oz) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
• 1/2 yellow onion, diced
• 1 cup shredded extra sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tsp minced garlic
• 1 Tbsp reduced sodium Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
• extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) spray

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375^◦ F.
2. Lightly spray an 8″ x 8″ glass baking dish with EVOO then set aside.
3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat on stovetop.
4. Add 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil and heat.
5. Add diced 1/2 yellow onion and sauté for about 3 mins, until softening.
6. Add 2 cups broccoli florets and continue to sauté for about 3 – 4 mins, until onion is translucent then transfer mixture to a plate and keep warm (I put in closed microwave).
7. Add 1 lb 99% extra lean ground turkey to the same skillet, and cook over medium-high heat – making sure to break up as you go – until fully cooked.
8. Add 1 tsp minced garlic and sauté, stirring frequently, for an additional 30 secs.
9. Stir in 1 Tbsp reduced sodium Worcestershire sauce and 1/4 tsp ground black pepper.
10. Transfer turkey mixture to baking dish and spread evenly across bottom of dish.
11. Top with broccoli (or green bean) mixture, as evenly spaced as possible.
12. Top with 1 – 10.75 oz can condensed cream of mushroom soup, spreading as evenly as possible without *stirring* in.
13. Sprinkle evenly with 1 cup shredded extra sharp cheddar cheese.
14. Finally, top with 4 cups frozen tater tots. I like to press my tots in just a bit so that they’ll be good and stuck to the cheese when finished… 😋
15. Bake for 35 – 45 mins, until tots are golden brown and cheese is melted. The baking time mostly depends on the amount of tots you use / More tots = more time. Also, when making with green beans, it takes less baking time than with broccoli.

NUTRITION FACTS
Servings	5
Amount Per Serving	8 oz
Calories	303
		%Daily Value*
Total Fat	14.8g	19%
Saturated Fat	5.1g	26%
Trans Fat	0g
Monounsaturated Fat	2.6g
Polyunsaturated Fat	0.5g
Cholesterol	68mg	23%
Sodium	731 mg	32%
Total Carbohydrate	16.5g	6%
Dietary Fiber	1.4g	5%
Total Sugars	0.6g
Added Sugars	0.6g
Protein	26.1g
Vitamin D	0mcg	0%
Calcium	170mg	13%
Iron	10.2mg	6%
Potassium	460mg	10%
Vitamin A	115 mcg RAE	13%
Vitamin C	12 mg	13%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calorie a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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