Ground turkey tater tot casserole is a family favorite with lean ground turkey, cream of mushroom soup, Greek yogurt, cheddar cheese, peas, carrots, and frozen tater tots.
Turkey tater top casserole is a comfort food classic. This dish transforms lean ground turkey into a flavorful casserole dish with a creamy filling made with condensed cream of mushroom soup, Greek yogurt, cheese, and milk.
This easy weeknight dinner is something the whole family will enjoy. If you love this easy tater tot casserole recipe, try green bean tater tot casserole and Mexican cornbread casserole.
Recipe Highlights
- Easy recipe: This easy casserole recipe takes no time at all to prep.
- Simple ingredients: This tater tot hotdish is made with easy-to-find fridge and pantry staples.
- Light dinner: Ground turkey is a great pick for a healthier dinner option.
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Ingredients
- Olive oil: Used for sautéing the ground turkey and onions, adding flavor and healthy fat to the dish.
- Lean ground turkey: This is a healthier alternative to ground beef because it is generally lower in saturated fat and calories.
- Yellow onion: Chopped, to add flavor and texture.
- Can of cream of mushroom soup: Offers a creamy and rich base for the casserole filling.
- Fat-free Greek yogurt: Plain nonfat yogurt for low-fat creaminess.
- Shredded cheddar cheese: Adds a deliciously gooey and cheesy layer to the casserole.
- Milk: To slightly thin the consistency of the casserole mixture and enhance creaminess.
- Frozen peas and carrots: Adds a mix of vibrant colors and added nutrients to the dish.
- Kosher salt: Enhances the overall flavors of the casserole.
- Black pepper: For flavor.
- Garlic powder: Adds a subtle garlic flavor.
- Frozen tater tots: Crispy tater tots are the star of the dish, providing a crispy and golden-brown topping for the casserole.
See the recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Spray a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the ground turkey, about 5-7 minutes. Add the chopped onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat.
Stir in the cream of mushroom soup, Greek yogurt, half of the shredded cheese, milk, peas and carrots, salt, pepper, and garlic powder until combined. Taste and add additional salt and pepper if desired.
Spread the turkey mixture in the bottom of the prepared casserole dish.
Evenly sprinkle the remaining shredded cheddar.
Top the cheese with a single layer of tater tots.
Bake the casserole for 40-45 minutes or until the tater tots are crispy and golden brown. Allow the casserole to cool for a few minutes before serving.
Substitutions
- Olive oil: Can be replaced with vegetable oil, canola oil, butter, or margarine.
- Lean ground turkey: Ground chicken, lean ground beef, or vegetarian ground meat alternatives.
- Yellow onion: Substitute with white onions or sweet onions.
- Condensed cream of mushroom soup: Use condensed cream of chicken soup, condensed cream of celery soup, or a homemade cream soup alternative.
- Fat-free Greek yogurt: Swap with any type of plain Greek yogurt or sour cream.
- Shredded cheddar: Any preferred cheese like mozzarella, Monterey Jack, or a blend of cheeses can be used.
- Frozen peas and carrots: Use frozen mixed veggies or your own veggie blend, including corn, carrots, peas, and green beans.
- Frozen tater tots: Crispy crowns are very similar to tater tots.
Equipment
- 9x13 baking dish - To bake the casserole.
- Large skillet - To brown the ground turkey and cook the onion.
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Ground Turkey Tater Tot Casserole
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound lean ground turkey
- 1 small yellow onion chopped
- 1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup 10.5 oz
- 1 cup plain fat free Greek yogurt
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
- ½ cup milk
- 2 cups frozen peas and carrots
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 bag frozen tater tots 32 oz
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Spray a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the ground turkey, about 5-7 minutes. Add the chopped onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat.
- Stir in the cream of mushroom soup, Greek yogurt, half of the shredded cheese, milk, peas and carrots, salt, pepper, and garlic powder until combined. Taste and add additional salt and pepper if desired.
- Spread the turkey mixture in the bottom of the prepared casserole dish. Evenly sprinkle the remaining shredded cheddar. Top the cheese with a single layer of tater tots.
- Bake the casserole for 40-45 minutes or until the tater tots are crispy and golden brown. Allow the casserole to cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Nutrition
FAQ
You can make tater tot casserole with your preferred "cream of" condensed soup, including cream of mushroom, cream of chicken, cream of celery, and more. The flavor profile will change slightly, depending on the soup used.
Yes, leftover tater tot casserole can be stored in the freezer. You can freeze individual portions or freeze the entire container. Transfer the frozen casserole to the refrigerator to thaw it overnight before reheating in the oven.
Food safety
- Cook thoroughly: Cook ground turkey to 165°F (74°C) internal temperature.
- Prevent cross-contamination: Avoid cross-contamination; use separate utensils.
- Store safely: Refrigerate promptly or freeze for longer storage.
See more guidelines at USDA.gov.
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Carol says
What a fun recipe! I pinned it for the next time we have turkey but I think I'll make it soon using rotisserie chicken.