Grinder Tater Tot Bake
A cozy and flavorful casserole of crispy tater tots layered with savory deli meats, vibrant vegetables, and gooey cheese—perfect for family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free (if using appropriate ingredients)
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bag frozen tater tots
- 1 pound deli meats (ham, turkey, salami)
- 2 cups cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or provolone)
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped
- 1 cup onions, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare a 9×13 inch baking dish by lightly greasing it with cooking spray or olive oil.
- Layer the frozen tater tots evenly across the bottom of the greased baking dish.
- Add chopped or torn deli meats over the tater tots.
- Sprinkle chopped bell peppers and onions over the meats.
- Layer the cheese generously on top.
- Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
- Bake for about 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let it sit for about 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a twist, try different deli meats or add more veggies! You can also adjust seasonings to your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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