"My kids absolutely love tater tots, so this recipe is always a huge hit in our house. It is classic Midwestern-style comfort food at its finest-creamy, cheesy, and topped with that perfect crunch. While we usually make this kind of bake with beef, I started using ground turkey recently and honestly, nobody even noticed the switch! This turkey tater tot casserole is the ultimate weeknight meal. It is loaded with mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn) so it's a complete dinner in one baking dish. If you are looking for easy ground turkey dinner ideas that will actually get eaten by picky eaters, this cheesy tater tot bake is it. It comes out of the oven bubbly, golden, and pure comfort!"
"Ground Turkey: You need 1 pound. This is a great way to use turkey, but you can easily substitute ground beef or even ground chicken if that's what you have on hand. Cream of Mushroom Soup: The classic binder for this casserole! If you aren't a fan of mushroom, you can swap this for cream of chicken or cream of celery soup. Tip: I use this all the time so I started buying them in bulk because the individual prices have really went up at our local grocery store! Milk: Just a half cup helps thin the soup out to make a creamy sauce. Any percentage works. Frozen Vegetables: A 12-ounce bag of mixed veggies (usually peas, carrots, corn) is perfect. Tip: You do not need to thaw them first; just toss them in frozen! Cheddar Cheese: You need 2 cups total-one for the filling and one for the melty top. I prefer sharp cheddar for more flavor. Tater Tots: Grab a standard family-size bag (around 30 oz). You will use about 3/4 of the bag to cover the top - keep the rest in the freezer for hot dog night. Keep them frozen until you are ready to assemble."
Cheesy ground turkey tater tot casserole combines seasoned ground turkey with a creamy soup-and-milk sauce, mixed vegetables, and sharp cheddar. Frozen mixed vegetables and a standard bag of tater tots are used directly from the freezer; about three-quarters of the bag covers the top. Cream of mushroom soup can be swapped with cream of chicken or celery, and milk thins the sauce. Ground turkey can be replaced with beef or chicken. The casserole bakes until bubbly and golden, delivering a cheesy, crunchy, and kid-friendly one-dish weeknight dinner.
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