Description
The Rick Nolan hotdish recipe is a comforting Midwestern dish that combines ground meat, vegetables, tater tots, and a creamy sauce into a satisfying meal. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings, this dish is easy to prepare and customize to your taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 ½ cups frozen mixed vegetables (peas, green beans, corn)
- 1 bag (32 oz) tater tots
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef or turkey until browned. Drain excess fat, then season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the cooked meat evenly in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Layer the frozen mixed vegetables on top of the meat.
- Pour the cream of mushroom soup over the vegetables and spread evenly.
- Arrange tater tots in a single layer on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes or until the tater tots are golden and crispy.
- (Optional) Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the top in the last 5 minutes of baking. Let it melt before serving.
Notes
- Customize the vegetables to your preference.
- For extra crispiness, spray tater tots lightly with cooking oil before baking.
- This dish freezes well; assemble and freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Midwestern
Nutrition
- Calories: 400
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 22g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
Keywords: Rick Nolan hotdish recipe, tater tot casserole, Midwestern comfort food, easy family dinner, hearty casserole recipe