Meatball Tater Tot Casserole (Oven Recipe)

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March 12, 2022 By Aunt Lou 2 Comments

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This Meatball Tater Tot Casserole recipe has four ingredients and gives you a hearty comfort meal the entire family will love.

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How to Make Meatball Tater Tot Casserole in an Oven

Aunt Lou here.

You are in for a treat with this recipe, dear readers! This Meatball Tater Tot Casserole can be thrown together in less time than it takes your oven to preheat and cooks in just 30 to 35 minutes (depending on how crispy you want your tater tots). It is perfect for a quick weeknight meal when you don’t have a ton of time but still want a meal that is super tasty.

I made this recipe in my crock pot a few months ago. My loved ones devoured this yummy casserole. One of the most frequently asked questions when we make a casserole like this is, “How do I make this in my oven?”. So, I thought I would give it a try myself so I could have an answer ready for anyone looking to make this in their oven. The results were just as yummy as the original and ready in a fraction of the time. Whether you decide to cRock this recipe or make it in your oven, I hope you and your loved ones enjoy it as much as we do!

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What You Will Need for Meatball Tater Tot Casserole

Ingredients Needed

2 lbs Italian Style Meatballs, thawed
24 oz spaghetti sauce (I used traditional style, but you can use your favorite.)
2 cups shredded Mozzarella cheese
32 oz bag frozen tater tots, kept frozen

Equipment Needed

Can opener (You will only need this if your spaghetti sauce is in a can and not a jar.)
Measuring cup
9 x 13 baking dish

Time Needed

Prep Time: 5 minutes to put casserole together
Cooking Time: 30 to 35 minutes at 425 degrees Fahrenheit, until tots have reached desired crispness, turning halfway through cooking if your oven does not cook evenly

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This Meatball Tater Tot Casserole recipe has four ingredients and gives you a heart comfort meal the entire family will love.

5 from 6 votes

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Course: Main

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Meatball Tater Tot Casserole

Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes minutes

Servings: 10 – 8 people

Calories: 492kcal

Author: Aunt Lou

Ingredients

2 lbs frozen Italian-style meatballs thawed
24 oz spaghetti sauce I used Italian style, but you can use your favorite
2 cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
32 oz frozen tater tots kept frozen

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
Spread your thawed meatballs in the bottom of a lightly greased 9×13 baking dish.
Pour your spaghetti sauce evenly over the top of the meatballs.
Sprinkle your cheese evenly over the top of the sauce.
Spread out your still frozen tater tots on top of everything.
Bake for 30-35 minutes, until the tater tots are at desired crispness, turning halfway through baking if your oven doesn't cook evenly.
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Notes

Looking for more recipes? OurRecipe Findercan help you find exactly what you need.
Check out all our favorite recommendations for cookbooks,slowcookers and low carb essentials in ourAmazon Influencer Shop.
As with any of our recipes, carb counts, calorie counts and nutritional information varies greatly. As a result, your nutritional content depends on which products you choose to use when cooking this dish.The auto-calculation is just an automated estimate and should NOT be used for specific dietary needs.
All ovens cook differently, so cooking times are always a basic guideline. Recipes should always be tested first in your own oven and time adjusted as needed.

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Bryan says
April 18, 2022 at 11:53 am

What are tater tots ????
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- Aunt Lou says
  April 19, 2022 at 2:04 pm
  
  They are a frozen potato product found near French fries in the freezer section. Enjoy!

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