Tater Tot Green Bean Casserole (Print View)

Creamy green beans under a golden tater tot crust, perfect for a comforting family-style dinner.

# Components:

→ Vegetables

01 - 4 cups frozen or fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
02 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Sauce & Dairy

04 - 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup
05 - 1/2 cup whole milk
06 - 1/2 cup sour cream
07 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
08 - 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
09 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
10 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Topping

11 - 3 cups frozen tater tots
12 - 1 cup crispy fried onions

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
02 - If using fresh green beans, blanch in boiling salted water for 4 to 5 minutes until just tender, then drain. If using frozen green beans, thaw and drain thoroughly.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, add green beans, chopped onion, minced garlic, cream of mushroom soup, whole milk, sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, Worcestershire sauce, black pepper, and salt. Stir until thoroughly combined.
04 - Spread the green bean mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
05 - Evenly sprinkle crispy fried onions over the green bean mixture.
06 - Place tater tots in a single layer, covering the casserole completely.
07 - Transfer baking dish to oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes until tater tots are golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
08 - Allow casserole to stand for 5 minutes before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Uses familiar pantry and freezer staples
  • Kid-friendly and crowd-pleasing
  • Easy to prep ahead for busy nights
  • Satisfying enough for a vegetarian main
02 -
  • Satisfying main or side for vegetarians
  • Can be fully assembled a day ahead and baked off when ready
  • Crowd favorite at potlucks and holidays
03 -
  • If you blanch fresh green beans use a big pot and lots of salt to flavor them well right from the start
  • Mix the sauce ingredients separately then fold into the green beans for a more even coating
  • Always taste the filling before baking since soup and cheese salt content can vary

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