Vegetarian Comfort Food Tater Tot Casserole

Indulge in the ultimate cozy, meat-free classic with this Vegetarian Comfort Food Tater Tot Casserole. This hearty dish layers a creamy, mushroom-packed vegetable filling with a crispy golden crown of tater tots, making it the perfect one-pan meal to satisfy cravings. Featuring wholesome ingredients like button mushrooms, a frozen peas-and-carrots blend, and a velvety plant-based sauce thickened with almond milk and vegetable broth, it’s loaded with comforting flavors and textures. Customize it with optional shredded cheddar for an extra cheesy twist! Ready in just over an hour, this casserole is a simple yet satisfying dinner ideal for vegetarian families or anyone seeking a comforting, crowd-pleasing dish. Serve warm, and watch it disappear!

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 32 oz Tater tots
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 medium Yellow onion, diced
• 3 cloves Garlic, minced
• 8 oz Button mushrooms, diced
• 1 cup Frozen peas and carrots mix
• 1 cup Vegetable broth
• 1 cup Unsweetened almond milk (or other plant-based milk)
• 2 tbsp All-purpose flour
• 1 tsp Kosher salt
• 0.5 tsp Black pepper
• 0.5 tsp Smoked paprika
• 1.5 cups Shredded cheddar cheese (optional, for vegetarian versions)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 3

Add the diced mushrooms to the skillet and cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they release their moisture and shrink.

Step 4

Sprinkle the flour over the mushroom mixture and stir well to coat. Slowly pour in the vegetable broth while stirring constantly to avoid lumps.

Step 5

Add the almond milk (or other plant-based milk) and mix until combined. Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring frequently, until it thickens (about 2-3 minutes).

Step 6

Stir in the frozen peas and carrots, kosher salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 7

Spread the vegetable and sauce mixture evenly in a 9x13-inch casserole dish. Sprinkle 1 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top if using.

Step 8

Arrange the frozen tater tots in a single layer over the vegetable mixture.

Step 9

Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden brown and crispy.

Step 10

If using cheese, sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar over the tater tots during the last 5 minutes of baking to melt.

Step 11

Allow the casserole to cool for 5 minutes before serving. Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2179.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3472.3

Total Fat 229.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 62.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 56.5g
Cholesterol 180.0mg	0%
Sodium 6380.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 299.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 38.7g	0%
Total Sugars 26.2g
Protein 82.7g	0%

Vitamin D 151.9IU	0%
Calcium 1918.3mg	0%
Iron 13.3mg	0%
Potassium 4356.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 57.4%

Protein: 9.2%

Carbs: 33.4%