Meatball Tater Tot Casserole (Oven Recipe)

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This Meatball Tater Tot Casserole recipe has four ingredients and gives you a hearty comfort meal the entire family will love.

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How to Make Meatball Tater Tot Casserole in an Oven

Aunt Lou here.

You are in for a treat with this recipe, dear readers! This Meatball Tater Tot Casserole can be thrown together in less time than it takes your oven to preheat and cooks in just 30 to 35 minutes (depending on how crispy you want your tater tots). It is perfect for a quick weeknight meal when you don’t have a ton of time but still want a meal that is super tasty.

I made this recipe in my crock pot a few months ago. My loved ones devoured this yummy casserole. One of the most frequently asked questions when we make a casserole like this is, “How do I make this in my oven?”. So, I thought I would give it a try myself so I could have an answer ready for anyone looking to make this in their oven. The results were just as yummy as the original and ready in a fraction of the time. Whether you decide to cRock this recipe or make it in your oven, I hope you and your loved ones enjoy it as much as we do!

What You Will Need for Meatball Tater Tot Casserole

Ingredients Needed

• 2 lbs Italian Style Meatballs, thawed
• 24 oz spaghetti sauce (I used traditional style, but you can use your favorite.)
• 2 cups shredded Mozzarella cheese
• 32 oz bag frozen tater tots, kept frozen

Equipment Needed

• Can opener (You will only need this if your spaghetti sauce is in a can and not a jar.)
• Measuring cup
• 9 x 13 baking dish

Time Needed

• Prep Time: 5 minutes to put casserole together
• Cooking Time: 30 to 35 minutes at 425 degrees Fahrenheit, until tots have reached desired crispness, turning halfway through cooking if your oven does not cook evenly

What Home Cooks are Saying About Our Meatball Tater Tot Casserole

Reader Susan G. says: ”Ok kids…so I made this for the boys (class) and I heard they said it was a keeper (I wouldn’t know…it was gone)! I made a BIG pan…the big steam pan size full…and the pan was clean!!”

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Meatball Tater Tot Casserole (Oven Recipe)

This Meatball Tater Tot Casserole recipe has four ingredients and gives you a heart comfort meal the entire family will love.

5 from 6 votes

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Course: Main

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Meatball Tater Tot Casserole

Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes minutes

Servings: 10 – 8 people

Calories: 492kcal

Author: Aunt Lou

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Ingredients

• 2 lbs frozen Italian-style meatballs thawed
• 24 oz spaghetti sauce I used Italian style, but you can use your favorite
• 2 cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
• 32 oz frozen tater tots kept frozen

Instructions

• Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Spread your thawed meatballs in the bottom of a lightly greased 9×13 baking dish.
• Pour your spaghetti sauce evenly over the top of the meatballs.
• Sprinkle your cheese evenly over the top of the sauce.
• Spread out your still frozen tater tots on top of everything.
• Bake for 30-35 minutes, until the tater tots are at desired crispness, turning halfway through baking if your oven doesn't cook evenly.

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Nutrition

Calories: 492kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 923mg | Potassium: 715mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 456IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 148mg | Iron: 2mg

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