Vegetarian Tater Tot Hotdish (Print-Friendly Format)
Creamy, veggie-packed hotdish with golden tater tots and cheese, perfect for a cozy family dinner.
# Ingredients You’ll Need:
→ Vegetable Base
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1 tablespoon unsalted butter
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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75 grams yellow onion, diced
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50 grams celery, diced
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50 grams carrot, diced
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3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
→ Seasonings
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Pinch red pepper flakes
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Salt, to taste
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Black pepper, to taste
→ Vegetables and Beans
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160 grams frozen corn
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160 grams frozen green peas
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2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
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425 grams canned white beans, drained and rinsed (optional)
→ Sauce
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240 milliliters condensed cream of mushroom soup
→ Cheese and Topping
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60 grams Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
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25 grams Parmesan cheese, freshly shredded
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30 to 34 frozen tater tots
# How to Make It:
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Preheat oven to 190°C. Use a 25-centimetre oven-safe skillet or prepare an 8x8 cm glass baking dish.
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Melt butter and heat olive oil over medium to medium-high heat in the skillet. Add diced onion, celery, and carrot. Cook for 3–5 minutes with a pinch of salt, stirring occasionally.
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Add finely chopped garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 3 minutes until vegetables are tender. Stir in frozen corn and peas.
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Remove skillet from heat. Stir in chopped parsley, condensed cream of mushroom soup, and white beans if using. Mix thoroughly until combined.
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If using the same skillet, spread the filling evenly. If transferring, pour mixture into a 2 or 3-litre baking dish. Sprinkle Monterey Jack and Parmesan cheeses evenly over the top, then arrange frozen tater tots in a single layer to cover completely.
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Bake for 28–33 minutes, until the filling is bubbling and tater tots are golden brown. Allow to rest for 2–3 minutes before serving.
# Extra Tips:
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Select cheeses labeled vegetarian to ensure suitability if required.
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Prepared vegetable filling can be refrigerated, covered, up to 2 days in advance. Top with tater tots just before baking.
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For freezer storage, cover assembled dish (with tater tots) tightly with plastic wrap and foil. Bake from frozen at 175°C for 45–60 minutes.