Name: Vegetarian Tater Tot Casserole: Ultimate Comfort
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 10
Cuisine: US
Ingredients: Cooking spray; 2 vegetarian mushroom burger patties; 1 (15 ounce) can vegetarian chili; 1 (32 ounce) package frozen bite-size potato nuggets (such as Tater Tots®); 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup; 0.5 (10.75 ounce) can cream of asparagus soup; 0.5 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk; 0.5 large onion, chopped; Freshly ground black pepper to taste; 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

Dive into a comforting, meat-free indulgence with this Tater Tot Casserole! Crispy potato nuggets, savory vegetarian chili, and a creamy, flavorful sauce unite in a symphony of textures and tastes that will leave you craving more. A truly satisfying dish that's both hearty and delicious!

Follow The Directions

01

Step

0 mins

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). (5 minutes)

02

Step

14 mins

Spray a skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium heat. Cook mushroom patties in the pan until halfway cooked through, 7 to 9 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool, about 5 minutes. Chop finely on a cutting board. Line the bottom of a rectangular or square 2 1/2-quart baking dish with patty pieces. Pour chili on top and spread evenly. Layer potato nuggets over chili. (20 minutes)

03

Step

2 mins

Mix mushroom soup, asparagus soup, evaporated milk, onion, and pepper together in a large bowl. Pour mixture over potato nuggets evenly. (5 minutes)

04

Step

52 mins

Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly and heated through, 45 minutes to 1 hour, removing 15 minutes before baking completes to sprinkle with Cheddar cheese. (60 minutes)

For an extra layer of flavor, consider adding a sprinkle of garlic powder or smoked paprika to the soup mixture.
Feel free to experiment with different types of vegetarian chili or cheese to customize the casserole to your liking.
To prevent the tater tots from getting soggy, ensure they are arranged in a single layer on top of the chili.
If you don't have cream of asparagus soup, you can substitute it with cream of celery or cream of potato soup.

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