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A white plate holds a cheesy serving from this recipe for tater tot casserole with sour cream, bacon, chopped tomatoes, and green onions. Nearby, a baking dish with extra casserole and a wooden spatula rests on a white wooden table.

Tater Tot Casserole with Sour Cream Recipe

This easy tater tot casserole layers crispy tots, smoky bacon, and melted cheddar with fresh toppings like sour cream, tomatoes, and green onions. Baked until golden and bubbly, it’s a simple, crowd-pleasing dish perfect for weeknights or game day gatherings.

Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword can you freeze leftover tater tot casserole, recipe for tater tot casserole with sour cream
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 6
Author momma lew

Ingredients

  • 32 oz bag frozen tater tots
  • ½ lb bacon
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • ½ cup tomato; diced
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1-2 sliced green onions depending on your tastes

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.
  2. Chop the bacon into ½ inch pieces, and cook it over medium heat until crispy, turning often. Drain grease.
  3. Chop the tomato and the onion.
  4. Grease a 9x13 inch casserole dish with cooking spray, and arrange the tater tots in the bottom in a single layer. 
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden brown and crispy.
  6. Remove from the oven, then sprinkle the cheese on top, and then arrange the bacon. Bake for 5 more minutes.
  7. Remove from the oven and top with dollops of sour cream, then sprinkle onions and chopped tomatoes. 

Recipe Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3–4 days. Reheat in the oven or air fryer to bring back the crispiness.