Sloppy Joe Tater Tot Casserole
Yield: 4 servings
Active Time: 15 minutes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
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This casserole is easy to prepare and perfect for feeding a hungry family on busy weeknights or serving at casual gatherings. With its irresistible combination of textures and flavors, the Sloppy Joe Tater Tot Casserole is sure to become a favorite go-to dish in your home.

Ingredients for Single Meal

  • 1 - lb(s) ground beef
  • 1 - Tbsp minced onion
  • 1 - tsp garlic powder
  • 1 - 15 oz. can(s) sloppy joe sauce
  • 6 - slices cheddar cheese
  • 1 - 30 oz bag frozen tots
  • 2 - cup(s) shredded cheddar cheese
  • Side: - salad**
  • 1 - 9x13 disposable foil tray(s)
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Cooking Directions for Single Meal

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 F.
  2. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef with the minced onion and garlic powder. Once browned, drain and then mix in the sloppy joe sauce. Transfer the sloppy joe meat into a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  3. Add a single layer of the cheddar cheese slices, then add the frozen tater tots in a single layer onto the cheese slices. Then top with the shredded cheddar cheese. Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes, or until warmed through and the cheese on top is melted. If needed, add a piece of foil over the top for the last 10 minutes of baking to prevent cheese from overbrowning.
  4. Prepare the salad.
  5. Serve Sloppy Joe Tater Tot Casserole with salad.

Freezeasy Meal Prep Directions

  1. Open 2 cans of sloppy joe sauce.
  2. Brown 2 lbs. ground beef with 2 Tbsp minced onion and 2 tsp garlic powder. Drain and let cool. Stir in the sloppy joe sauce.

To each disposable tray, add the following ingredients:

  • Half of the meat-sloppy joe sauce
  • 6 slices of cheese in a single layer
  • 1 - 30 oz. bag frozen tater tots in a single layer
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Cover with foil or lid, add label and freeze.

Freeze & Thaw Instructions

Put tray in the freezer and freeze up to 6 months in fridge freezer or 12 months in a deep freezer. Thaw in the fridge overnight, or a warm shallow dish of water for about 20 minutes, before transferring to the oven and baking as directed, or until thawed and warmed through and the cheese has melted.

Special notes

None.

Dairy-Free Modifications

Unfortunately, there is not a great dairy-free option for this meal.

Gluten-Free Modifications

This meal is gluten-free when served with gluten-free sides..

Printable Label Recipe Title

Sloppy Joe Tater Tot Casserole

Printable Label Instructions

Thaw completely and bake at 400 F for 45 minutes.
Serve with side salad.

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