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Slow Cooker Crock Pot Tater Tot Casserole Recipe {Video}

Published: Mar 9, 2020 · This post may contain affiliate links

Delicious Crock Pot Tater Tot Casserole Recipe is filled with hamburger, cheese, and tater tots. This recipe is super easy to make and tastes amazing. 6 ingredients and the slow cooker does most of the work. A great family dinner especially on busy nights!

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Top Crock Pot Recipes
Great Casserole Recipes
SLOW COOKER CROCK POT TATER TOT CASSEROLE RECIPE
Ingredients
Instructions
Nutrition

Crockpot Tater Tot Casserole


This recipe was so much fun to make. John's sister absolutely loves Tater Tots. When they come to visit from Alabama I have to stock the freezer with Tater Tots so we always have them on hand.

I have to say that John had so much fun sending his Sister a picture of this Slow Cooker Crock Pot Tater Tot Casserole recipe and letting her know how much he was enjoying it. Ahhh the joys of sibling love.

I love how easy the crockpot makes it to put together a delicious Tater Tot Casserole the entire family will love. Cheesy meaty goodness that everyone loves! This slow cooker recipe is in our top crockpot recipe rotation to make for dinner as often as we can.

It is so easy to make and tastes so good! There is just something so delicious about the combination of tater tots, hamburger, and cheese.

Who am I kidding...let's be honest and just admit that tater tots make almost anything taste great? lol! 🙂

I can't believe we first shared this recipe back in February 2013.

We are still having so much fun using the Crock-Pot. My goal is to make a minimum of one meal a week in the Crock-Pot.

I have a huge list of recipes written out that I can't wait to try.

This Easy Tater Tot Casserole is definitely going on our dinner menu more often!

Slow Cooker Crock Pot Tater Tot Casserole Recipe 

Ingredients for Crock Pot Tater Tot Casserole

  • Ground beef
  • Rotel, We used mild but you could easily use a hotter variety (There have been questions about what Rotel looked like on the shelf. Here it is on Amazon so you can see the can)
  • Frozen Tater Tots
  • Cream of Chicken Soup
  • Small onion
  • Cheddar cheese

Equipment needed to Make Crockpot Tater Tot Casserole

Crockpot - We suggest using a crockpot that has a digital timer that automatically switches the slow cooker to warm after a set amount of time. This helps make sure your dinner cooks perfectly and you don't have to stress about what time it is going to be done.

I am totally in love with this Bob Ross Happy Little Trees Slow Cooker. This is going on my must-have list.

Baking dish with lids - These baking dishes work great for storing leftovers.

Slotted Serving Spoon - This large spoon is perfect for dishing up this tater tot casserole.

Crockpot Liners - If you want to make clean up a little easier you can use these crockpot liners.

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So much cheesy yummy goodness in this Slow Cooker Tater Tot Casserole Recipe! HELLO YUM!!!!!

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SLOW COOKER CROCK POT TATER TOT CASSEROLE RECIPE

Delicious Slow Cooker Crock Pot Tater Tot Casserole Recipe the entire family will love! Fill with ground beef and cheese this recipe is sure to be a hit. 
Print Rate
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours
Total Time: 3 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 370kcal
Author: Tammilee Tips

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Ground Beef browned
  • 1 can RO-TEL Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies We used mild but you could easily use a hotter variety
  • 16 Ounce Tater Tots frozen
  • 1 can Cream of Chicken Soup
  • 1 Onion small
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Brown beef and add in chopped onion and Rotel
  • Pour beef and onion mixture on the bottom of a greased Crock Pot
  • Mix in Cream of Chicken Soup
  • Top with tater tots across the top
  • Cook low for 2-3 hours.
  • 30 minutes before you are going to serve the Tater Tot Casserole top with shredded cheese.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
SLOW COOKER CROCK POT TATER TOT CASSEROLE RECIPE
Amount Per Serving
Calories 370 Calories from Fat 225
% Daily Value*
Fat 25g38%
Saturated Fat 11g69%
Cholesterol 69mg23%
Sodium 472mg21%
Potassium 360mg10%
Carbohydrates 16g5%
Fiber 1g4%
Protein 18g36%
Vitamin A 285IU6%
Vitamin C 5.5mg7%
Calcium 225mg23%
Iron 1.6mg9%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Originally shared February 2013, updated in December 2018 and January 2020

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Comments

  1. SL

    December 22, 2019 at 5:36 pm

    Do you drain the Rotel?

    Reply
  2. Whitney

    October 24, 2018 at 11:30 am

    I would like to make this in the oven in two 9x13 disposable metal pans so that I can feed more people. How would you recommend I do that? What temp and length of time?

    Reply
  3. Ellen

    September 20, 2017 at 1:52 pm

    Do I put the tater tots in frozen? Thanks!

    Reply
  4. Michelle

    August 28, 2017 at 3:26 pm

    Making this now, and I've made it before, but I put in frozen mixed veggies also. It is so yummy. I also thought Cream of Chicken was odd but it is good. Would recommend.

    Reply
  5. Kelly

    February 26, 2017 at 9:23 am

    This sounds so good. Do the tater tots get crispy and not soggy from the condensation on the lid?

    Reply
  6. Angel

    February 19, 2017 at 6:59 pm

    How would you bake this in the oven?

    Reply
  7. Betty

    February 02, 2017 at 2:58 pm

    Would you happen to know how man you carbs per serving in this dish?

    Reply
  8. jane

    January 03, 2017 at 7:23 am

    tried this and everyone loved it but need to double it next time there just wasn't enough

    Reply
    • Tammilee

      January 03, 2017 at 3:59 pm

      Jane, I am so glad everyone enjoyed the recipe!

      Reply
  9. Caitie

    September 14, 2016 at 4:38 pm

    How many people does this serve? I've got a huge crowd to feed. Also, could you make this in the oven instead of the crockpot? If so, what temp and how long? That way I could double or even triple the recipe a little easier.

    Reply
  10. Mindy McGowan

    August 13, 2016 at 3:58 pm

    I made this for the kids to eat at my sister's wedding today, and it was a huge hit!! Adults were even digging into even though there was catered food available for them. It was completely gone within an hour! I had several people request the recipe!

    Reply
    • Tammilee

      August 20, 2016 at 1:59 pm

      Mindy,
      Thank you so much for letting us know everyone loved the recipe! I truly can't tell you how much it means to us to know that we were a part of your sisters wedding.

      Reply
  11. Meredith

    May 18, 2016 at 6:08 pm

    Great recipe! I used Fiesta Nacho Cheese Soup instead of Cream Of Chicken. Also used some Tony Chachere Bold Seasoning. Perfection!!!

    Reply
  12. Mike Ellard

    March 24, 2016 at 2:47 pm

    I'm trying the ham for Easter Dinner, it looks great!
    Thanks!
    --Mikey--

    Reply
    • Tammilee

      March 24, 2016 at 3:32 pm

      Your welcome! I hope you really enjoy it! I just made another one today to use for sandwiches and lunches. They turn out so good.

      Reply
      • Linda Eade

        November 12, 2022 at 6:17 pm

        I just cooked a spiral sliced ham in the crockpot weekend before last & I used a liner & had to use foil to cover it because it was too tall for my crockpot. It was fine with the foil to hold in the heat/moisture.

        Reply
  13. Dianne

    March 09, 2016 at 8:38 am

    What is RoTel? Someone else asked what size of can used.

    Reply
    • Tammilee

      March 15, 2016 at 7:29 am

      Rotel is a mix of diced tomatoes and spices. I normally use the regular soup sized can.

      Reply
    • Linda Eade

      November 12, 2022 at 6:18 pm

      It will probably be in the Mexican food section at the grocery store. I use Aldi's brand which is much cheaper than Rotel brand.

      Reply
  14. mary

    January 18, 2016 at 10:23 am

    can we substitute the cream of chicken for something else? no sour cream either. My daughter and I have allergies. looks good the recipe. I like the beef and tator idea.

    Reply
    • Tammilee

      January 18, 2016 at 11:12 am

      Hi Mary, i have not tried making this without the cream of chicken but it is definitely worth a try. What products do you normally use as substitutes?

      Reply
  15. Amanda

    November 04, 2015 at 3:10 pm

    What size crockpot are most of your recipes made in? We don't have kids so have just a small (2qt?) crock pot. Most recipes seems they are for 6qt or larger.

    Reply
  16. Daniel

    October 27, 2015 at 3:16 pm

    If doubling the recipe how much extra time do you think?

    Reply
  17. Lana

    September 16, 2015 at 1:41 pm

    First time trying CROCK POT TATER TOT CASSEROLE RECIPE. Let me just say...YUM!! I actually used a frozen, seasoned onion & celery mix because I didn't have an onion. I also used a whole can of cream of chicken and half of cream of mushroom. I seasoned the meat with some garlic and creole seasoning as well. (Hubby likes bold flavors) I did, however, do everything else the same. It was delicious. Definitely a keeper! Thanks 🙂

    Reply
  18. Diana McMahan

    August 04, 2015 at 10:11 am

    What size can do you get for the Rotel?

    Reply
  19. Phyllis

    February 10, 2015 at 9:04 am

    Place tater tots in frozen or thawed?

    Reply
    • Karen

      March 20, 2015 at 6:37 pm

      Frozen or thawed it doesn't matter.

      Reply
  20. catherine

    December 18, 2014 at 3:47 pm

    Wow....not very healthy with tater tots and canned soup. The sodium content must be through the roof. Get fat quick meal.

    Reply
    • Criss

      December 20, 2014 at 4:44 pm

      Catherine...Nobody will force you to eat it, dear 🙂

      Reply
  21. Lexie

    October 17, 2014 at 11:18 am

    Thanks for the great recipe! I'm just wondering if you throw the tots in frozen or thawed?

    Reply
  22. Katelynn

    August 09, 2014 at 6:13 pm

    Tried this the other night and LOVED it!! Super easy to make and so good! We used ground turkey (tastes the same as beef) and the mild Ro-Tel. At the end of the cooking, we stirred everything up into a giant pile and it was just delicious! Even my ridiculously picky eater was a fan, and he normally won't eat tomatoes or chiles. Can't wait to try this again with one of the spicier Ro-Tels. Thanks a bunch for the recipe!

    Reply
    • Tammilee

      August 09, 2014 at 8:50 pm

      Katelynn, That is fantastic!!!! I am so glad your family loved the recipe.

      Reply
  23. Shirley

    February 23, 2014 at 6:32 pm

    Love the idea of using Rotel tomatoes! We always like a little heat in our dishes and I love using the crockpot, so this is a recipe I'd like to try. I was wondering what the texture of the Tater Tots is when done in a crockpot. Do they get crispy?

    Reply
  24. Shirley Melges

    February 18, 2014 at 4:26 pm

    I like to add a can of corn too.

    Reply
    • Tammilee

      February 18, 2014 at 5:09 pm

      Shirley, That sounds fantastic! I am going to have to try that the next time I make this.

      Reply
  25. Emily

    February 13, 2014 at 8:56 am

    Thanks for sharing this recipe! We just featured it on our blog, Recipe Chatter. Check it out here: http://www.recipechatter.com/crazy-obsession-tater-tots/

    Reply
    • Tammilee

      February 13, 2014 at 9:05 am

      Hi Emily! Thank you for including our recipe in your post! We love All Free Casserole Recipes!

      Reply
      • Gina

        July 29, 2015 at 6:00 am

        Hi Tammilee...one quick question. Do you drain the rotel before adding to the beef mixture in your tator tot crock pot casserole???

        Reply
        • Tammilee

          July 29, 2015 at 8:15 am

          Hi, I do drain the ro-tel before using it.

          Reply
  26. tstone

    February 11, 2014 at 9:34 am

    Can you tell me if the tator tots get to be a golden color in the crock pot? I usually make mine in the oven but would like to try it in the crock pot for potluck purposes.

    Reply
  27. Michael

    January 27, 2014 at 9:41 am

    What do you use when you say greased crockpot?

    Reply
    • Tammilee

      January 27, 2014 at 9:44 am

      Hi, I spray the crock pot with cooking oil or spray.

      Reply
    • Linda

      March 21, 2014 at 7:10 am

      You could use a crock pot liner instead of spraying the crock pot with cooking oil spray. I have used Cream of Mushroom in this dish.

      Reply
  28. Rose

    January 26, 2014 at 9:16 am

    From Ottawa, ON. What is "Tatter Tots and Ro-Tel? I'm not sure if I've ever seen any of these two items. What can I replace these 2 items with, if we don't have any here?

    Reply
    • Tammilee

      January 26, 2014 at 9:24 am

      Hi
      Tater tots are pre-made nuggets of potatoes. Ro-Tel is a combination of diced tomatoes and spices.

      Reply
      • Kathleen

        February 04, 2014 at 6:22 pm

        I was going to ask what Ro-Tel is too. I'm in Windsor, ON and we have tater tots here so Ottawa should have them. Ro-tel sounds like a can of Alymer Accents. This looks yummy!

        Reply
        • Linda

          April 20, 2014 at 6:54 pm

          Rotel is a can of spiced chopped tomatoes , it should be in the can tomato section of your grocery store

          Reply
          • Kathleen Garber

            April 21, 2014 at 4:02 am

            Okay than yes they are like Aylmer Accents here in Ontario. Thanks!

            Reply
        • Chris Post

          January 16, 2015 at 12:12 pm

          To make Rotel, simply take 1 medium tomato and three green chili peppers. They should be petite diced. You can substitute canned if you choose. I like to make it fresh and experiment with different types of tomatoes, peppers, and seasonings. A dash of salt and pepper are all you really need. This should yield about up total.

          Reply
  29. Brandi

    January 10, 2014 at 7:03 am

    Can't wait to try this recipe! We are allergic to chicken and mushrooms. Anything I can use to replace the cream of chicken soup?

    Reply
    • Tammilee

      January 10, 2014 at 1:47 pm

      I think any cream soup would work ok in the recipe. It acts as a binding agent and a bit of flavor so maybe cheese soup or something similar.

      Reply
  30. HAGA

    January 08, 2014 at 10:59 am

    Yum!! This is my new favorite recipe (my husband's, too) - I mixed in a can of warmed canned corn (drained) just before serving since we love corn in our tator tot casseroles. Absolutely delicious - thank you!

    Reply
  31. Abbe

    December 29, 2013 at 8:09 am

    H! This recipe looks delicious, but my husband and I were wondering if the tater tits get crispy or if they're soggy? Thanks!

    Reply
  32. Leslie

    December 18, 2013 at 6:44 pm

    I'm used to cooking tater tot casserole in the oven, but I'm doing a work potluck tomorrow and the slow cooker makes more sense so that it's warm when we eat it. My question is whether the tater tots still get crispy when cooked in the slow cooker?

    Reply
  33. Jessica

    December 06, 2013 at 5:07 pm

    This may seem like a silly question but I am trying to make this right now and I dont know whether to add water to the can of "cream of chicken soup" or just put in whats only in the can. Please help.

    Reply
    • Tammilee

      December 06, 2013 at 5:14 pm

      Hi, I did not add water to the can of soup. I just poured the soup right into the crock pot.

      Reply
      • E. Mackay

        December 10, 2013 at 1:22 pm

        Hi, I am hoping to make this tonight and am wondering if you actually stir the soup into the beef/RoTel mixture or just pour it on top? Thanks!

        Reply
        • Tammilee

          December 10, 2013 at 1:36 pm

          Hi, I stirred the soup into the mix.

          Reply
  34. Melissa

    November 18, 2013 at 7:55 am

    I'm going to try this tonight

    Reply
  35. Emily

    November 11, 2013 at 10:23 pm

    What size crockpot? Have you ever doubled it in a big crockpot? Good as leftovers too? Thanks!

    Reply
  36. Tiffany

    October 09, 2013 at 3:54 am

    Crock Pot Tater Tot Casserole: Healthier version - instead of cooking your ground beef, steam it. We add garlic and onions and steam all of our hamburger. The grease goes down in the water and you have a much healthier product. Anything that requires hamburger we steam and it doesn't loose it's flavor.

    Reply
    • Jenny

      October 29, 2013 at 5:08 pm

      How do you steam it? Do you have to buy a special pan?

      Reply
      • Tammilee

        October 29, 2013 at 5:30 pm

        Jenny, I am a bit confused. What part are you steaming?

        Reply
  37. Betsy

    October 07, 2013 at 11:41 am

    I am from New England and am not familiar with Ro-Tel. What is that?

    Reply
    • Tammilee

      October 08, 2013 at 8:32 am

      Ro-Tel is a mix of tomatoes and spices. It is a canned tomato normally found with either the canned vegetables or the sauces

      Reply
  38. Amanda Gayle

    August 27, 2013 at 12:53 pm

    Going to make this tonight for dinner, instead of beef (since we had beef last night) I plan to use sausage. Will post a recipe review on my blog Night Owl Kitchen! Can't wait, so excited 🙂

    Reply
  39. Monica

    July 20, 2013 at 8:05 pm

    Love this for a summertime recipe that doesn't heat up the house! Super tasty and is requested by the hubby now that I've made it twice!

    Reply
    • Tammilee

      July 21, 2013 at 9:56 am

      Monica, So glad your family loves the recipe! I am a huge fan of using the crock pot to not heat up the house.

      Reply
  40. ellie

    July 13, 2013 at 7:01 pm

    Hi I just saw your receipe and it sounds wonderful, but I just have a few questions... If I use three pounds of chop meat do I have to triple the chicken soup and the rotel. I was hinking instead of using rotel can I use a 28 oz can of petite diced tomatoes or stewed tomatoes. I was also thinking using a family size of cream of chicken. Do you think that would be big enough or I would need three cans of cream of chicken. Really want to try this tomorrow for dinner sounds delish.... Will have a veg and side salad and dinner is served....

    Reply
    • Tammilee

      July 13, 2013 at 8:31 pm

      Hi,
      I would think the family size would work. You might have an extra can just in case on the side if the consistency is not what you are hoping it will be. I have not tried it with diced tomatoes but I am sure it will be great.

      Reply
  41. Clayton Hill

    July 13, 2013 at 11:53 am

    Hi there,
    I'm about ready to try your recipe, but I don't know what size can of Cream of Chicken Soup you used. When I went shopping I bought this BIG 26 ounce can, but I sort of think that might be too much. Please let me know. I'm browning the ground beef as we speak. Thanks much, Clayton

    Reply
    • Tammilee

      July 13, 2013 at 12:52 pm

      HI, I used a regular size can of Cream of Chicken Soup

      Reply
  42. MaryAnne

    July 06, 2013 at 3:32 pm

    What's RoTel? I've never heard of it, nor have I seen it in the supermarkets here in Austalia. If I know what it is, I can probably substitute something else. Or is it absolutely necessary? By the way, we have Potato Gems (and brand varieties), which I think are your Tater Tots.

    Reply
    • Tammilee

      July 06, 2013 at 5:10 pm

      Hi, Ro-tel is a combination of tomatoes, chilies and seasoning in a can. You could substitute diced tomatoes and chilies for it in the recipe. Tator Tots are nuggets of potatoes that are normally eaten with ketchup. What part of Australia are you from?

      Reply
      • MaryAnne

        July 07, 2013 at 4:55 pm

        Thanks for the prompt reply. I can certainly substitute now. The recipe looks so good! I'm from Gippsland, which is the far south-eastern section of Victoria. Any further south and you bump into Tasmania! At the moment, we're in the depths of winter, but our climate is surprisingly mild here, squished between the Great Australian Alps and the Strzelecki Ranges, so we don't get snow. Just cold and a howling wind straight up the valley I'm in. So a recipe like yours will fit the bill nicely.

        Aveaguday! (Australian for "Have a good day".)

        Reply
        • Tammilee

          July 08, 2013 at 8:21 am

          Hi, We have family friends that live in Hobart, Tasmania. I visited there a few years ago and loved it. We are talking about trying to make it back down to Australia soon. My Husband has never been there and I know he would absolutely love it. I hope the recipe works out great for you!

          Reply
          • MaryAnne

            July 08, 2013 at 6:27 pm

            Glad you loved Tasmania! I used to live in a mining town on the west coast, and then in Launceston. I never tired of it. Gippsland is the next best thing. I hope you see this part of Australia too. South Gippsland (where I grew up) is stunning and most tourists (and other Australians for that matter) don't know it's there. You haven't lived until you've had a feed of freshly caught gummy! The recipe is on my weekend to-do list. Thanks for an innovative way of using Potato Gems.

            Reply
            • Tammilee

              July 08, 2013 at 9:07 pm

              I can't wait to visit Australia again. I was so in awe of the birds and amazing scenery while we were there. I think I took 10,000 photos in the 2 weeks we were there. I couldn't stop taking pics everything was so amazing.

              Reply
  43. missy

    May 21, 2013 at 2:11 pm

    I make a similar tater tot casarole in the oven. Just mix ingredients, top with tots, put in an 8x8 ovenware, cook it at the temp on the tots, it is ready when the tots are golden brown (usually about 30 minutes). Its much quicker!

    Reply
    • Haley

      November 05, 2013 at 9:55 am

      Did you still brown the meat before you put it in? Or did it cook in the oven? Thanks!

      Reply
      • Tammilee

        November 05, 2013 at 1:05 pm

        I browned the beef before I put it in the Crock Pot.

        Reply
  44. Barbara

    May 16, 2013 at 6:25 am

    i just put this in my cork pot sounds great

    Reply
    • Tammilee

      May 16, 2013 at 9:40 am

      That is fantastic! This is one of our favorite recipes.

      Reply
  45. Megan

    May 11, 2013 at 6:40 am

    Hi! About how many would you say this serves? 4ish?

    Reply
    • Tammilee

      May 11, 2013 at 6:50 am

      Hi, This will easily serve 4 people. We had a lot of leftovers when we prepared it last time.

      Reply
  46. katie watts

    April 26, 2013 at 4:56 pm

    you are a genius! my kids are going to love this! thank you so much for adding this into our family's menu!

    Reply
    • Tammilee

      April 26, 2013 at 5:49 pm

      ahhh, Thank you!

      Reply
  47. Ashley

    April 25, 2013 at 2:43 pm

    This looks amazing, can't wait to make it! I'm wondering if you drained the Rotel before you add it in with the beef? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Tammilee

      April 25, 2013 at 11:48 pm

      Hi, I drained the Ro-Tel before I added it.

      Reply
      • Fran Clark

        July 16, 2013 at 5:05 pm

        wish I had known this before I started. Hope it turns out okay, it is almost done

        Reply
        • Fran Clark

          July 16, 2013 at 5:43 pm

          Thought I would let you know that it turned out okay, Just a little too much liquid. Tasted good. We will make it again but will probably use cream of mushroom soup.
          Any way to keep it from burning on the sides of the crockpot even on low?

          Reply
          • Julianne

            August 23, 2013 at 10:52 am

            Have you tried it yet with the cream of Mushroom? My husband doesn't like tomatos, onions, peppers...we are more a meat and potato kind of family.

            Reply
          • Teresa

            November 06, 2013 at 12:00 pm

            ive made it with cream of mushroom and it is AMAZING.

            Reply
          • Leslie

            December 18, 2013 at 12:42 pm

            I LOVE the ziploc slow cooker liners when I use my slow cookers...clean up is super easy, even if a hole has appeared in the liner, I don't have to super scrub my slow cookers anymore, they still look brand new!

            Reply
  48. Janice

    April 23, 2013 at 9:47 am

    Hi Tammilee. Just found your Crock Pot Tator Tot casserole recipe and it looks wonderful. I was just wondering if you drain the hamb meat before adding Rotel? Thanks.

    Reply
    • Teresa

      November 06, 2013 at 11:58 am

      i usually do Janice. 🙂

      Reply
  49. Miriam

    April 16, 2013 at 1:15 pm

    Just put this in my slow cooker. It was highly recommended by a friend. I can't wait to try it!

    Reply
    • Tammilee

      April 16, 2013 at 1:24 pm

      That is fantastic. Let me know what you think. It is one of our favorites.

      Reply
  50. Carolyn

    April 15, 2013 at 5:14 am

    If I won't have a stove top to use while making this do you think I can put the ground beef in the crockpot first and cook longer?

    Reply
  51. Karen

    March 28, 2013 at 8:36 am

    My husband is a lover of tater tots. I wonder if sausage would work in place of ground beef. I have an over abundance of venison sausage in my freezer and need a creative way to use it other than for breakfast.

    Reply
    • Tammilee

      March 28, 2013 at 10:15 am

      Hi, I think sausage would work great. I have been thinking about playing with the recipe and making a breakfast version.

      Reply
  52. Kayla

    March 24, 2013 at 8:23 am

    Cream of chicken soup sounds funny to me with ground beef, I'm thinking cream of mushroom instead?

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    • Barb

      March 28, 2013 at 3:54 pm

      Kayla, I thought the same with the cream of chicken, but I tried it and it is AWESOME! I made this the other night and my husband LOVED IT..I did it with the hot RoTel tomatoes and it was perfect..a little heat but not too much..definitely a keeper!

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      • Tammilee

        March 28, 2013 at 4:11 pm

        Barb, I am so glad you loved the recipe!

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  53. Laura

    March 23, 2013 at 7:38 am

    What is RoTel? Is that canned tomatoes?

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    • Tammilee

      March 23, 2013 at 8:36 am

      Yes, It is canned tomatoes with spices added to them.

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      • Michelle W

        April 10, 2013 at 10:13 pm

        What if you can't buy RoTel in Canada? I've never seen this on the shelf anywhere. I looked on Amazon to see what the can looks like. To be honest I've never even seen it on a shelf in the U.S. but I wasn't looking for it either. What would you suggest as a substitute?

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        • Tammilee

          April 10, 2013 at 10:21 pm

          Hi, I would use diced tomatoes. You may be able to find them pre-seasoned to add the bit of spice if you like spicy foods.

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        • ArizonaMimi

          October 29, 2017 at 7:48 pm

          Rotel is a can of diced tomatoes and some diced green chiles. I would get a can of diced tomatoes and a small can of diced green chiles. It's sooooooooo yum!

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    • kris newcomb

      April 07, 2013 at 5:24 pm

      I had a hard time finding Rotel, because, I thought it was in the obvious place, the hispanic section. Nope. Rotel is found in the section with the canned tomatoes. In my store it is on the top shelf. Hope this helps!

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  54. Traci Kohls

    March 11, 2013 at 3:57 pm

    HI there...I am looking for some crock pot meals for a "Crock Pot Potluck" we are having at church...how many does this recipe serve? I'm just wondering if I need to double or triple this recipe to feed 10+ people. Thanks!

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    • Tammilee

      March 12, 2013 at 5:54 pm

      Hi, I might double it just to make sure you have enough. It tastes amazing so people may come back for seconds and thirds.

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  55. Laurie

    March 09, 2013 at 1:49 pm

    I made this last weekend and my husband LOVED it. Thanks for sharing!

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  56. Ellen Christian

    March 06, 2013 at 2:47 am

    A friend of mine makes a tater tot casserole. I've never tried it myself but it does look good.

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  57. Rachel Blom

    February 27, 2013 at 10:45 pm

    I never used Rotel when I used to make tater tot casserole but may have to when I figure out a gluten free cream of chicken soup so that I can make it again.
    BTW, my kiddos also love tater tot nachos. Just in case you 're interested in another quick & easy meal w/tater tots 🙂

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    • Tammilee

      February 28, 2013 at 1:55 am

      Rachel, I have never made tater tot nachos. they sound fantastic. I am going to have to add that to our menu plan soon. It sounds like a dish everyone would love.

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      • Stephanie

        March 10, 2013 at 8:17 am

        Do you use the entire 5lb bag of tater tots?

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        • Tammilee

          March 11, 2013 at 1:21 pm

          Hi, I did not use the entire bag. I just bought the 5 pounds because it was cheaper. I covered the top of the crock pot with tater tots

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  58. Jamie

    February 27, 2013 at 9:06 pm

    Love tater tot casserole!! Gosh, I haven't made it in awhile though.. this looks like a GREAT recipe to try =)

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    • Tammilee

      February 27, 2013 at 9:37 pm

      Let us know if you try it. My Husband loved it and has asked for it a couple of times since I made it.

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  59. Laura

    February 27, 2013 at 7:01 pm

    I first heard of this recipe when watching the Duggars on 19 Kids and Counting - probably it was a few children ago. I have to say I've never tried it, though. Certainly it sounds like it could feed a bunch, and I love the idea of making it in the crockpot! Thanks!

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