Venison Tater Tot Casserole (Or Use Ground Beef)

Jun 08, 2023June 8, 20230 6

Tasty Venison Tater Tot Casserole (Or Use Ground Beef) recipe for a hearty meal

by The Chefin Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

35 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

648

Sugar

Fat

45g

This hearty Venison Tater Tot Casserole (Or Use Ground Beef) recipe is perfect for a cozy and satisfying meal. It is a perfect option for a busy weeknight, a weekend dinner or potluck. The ground venison adds a unique flavor to the classic tater tot casserole, making it a crowd pleaser. This recipe is great for leftovers and can be reheated for a quick lunch or dinner.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 375°F.
2.	In a large skillet, cook ground venison, garlic, and onion until meat is browned.
3.	Add cream of mushroom soup, garlic powder, and salt to the skillet and stir until well combined.
4.	Spread the meat mixture evenly into a 9x13 inch baking dish.
5.	Layer the tater tots on top of the meat mixture.
6.	Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the tater tots.
7.	Bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

PROS

This casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make comfort food that can be prepared ahead of time.

It is a great recipe for feeding a crowd or meal prepping for the week.

CONS

This casserole is high in calories and fat due to the use of ground venison and cheese.

It is important to balance this meal with healthier options and exercise.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Venison is a lean meat that is a good source of protein.
It also contains iron, zinc, and vitamin B12.
However, this recipe also has a high amount of saturated fat from the cheese and cream of mushroom soup.

	1 lb ground venison
	1 tablespoon minced garlic
	1 tablespoon minced onion
	1 can cream of mushroom soup
	1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese , shredded
	1 package tater tots
	1 teaspoon garlic powder
	1 teaspoon salt