Tater Tot Hotdish

If you're not from Minnesota, you've probably never heard of hotdish. It's time to broaden your horizons and give this tater tot topped comfort food a try. It's super easy to make and perfect for a cold winters night. You'll soon see why Minnesotans are obsessed with it. 

What veggies should I add?

A traditional hotdish is made of ground beef mixed with frozen veggies, usually corn and green beens. Use whatever frozen or leftover veggies you have on hand, like black beans, peas, or broccoli.

Can I freeze it?

You sure can! Hotdish is the perfect meal to keep stored in the freezer for a busy night or a last minute dinner guest. Assemble the casserole as you normally would up to the point of baking. At this point wrap your dish tightly in plastic wrap and freeze. No need to defrost it before baking, just place in a preheated oven and bake as normal. You might need to add a few more minutes to a frozen casserole! 

Do I need to cook the tater tots first?

Not necessarily. Most hotdishes won't require cooking your tater tots first, but of you want some extra crispy tots on top (who doesn't!?), then we recommend baking your tater tots first.