Tater Tot Turkey Meatball Casserole

This rich, gooey, and cheesy Tater Tot Casserole with Turkey Meatballs is the perfect is quick and easy to make. Perfect for a delicious weeknight comfort food dinner.

Combine crispy tater tots, turkey meatballs, and creamy Alfredo sauce in a casserole dish. Top it with Mozzarella and Cheddar cheese, and bake it for 25 minutes.

Tater Tot Turkey Casserole recipe by Cheerful Cook.
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Ingredients

TATER TOTS – We like to use the 365 Everyday Value Tater Puffs brand. At Trader Joe’s, look for ‘Trader Potato Tots’; they’re also very good.

TURKEY MEATBALLS – Use frozen meatballs like these. Or quickly make your own with this amazing, gluten-free Turkey Meatball Recipe.

ALFREDO SAUCE – Use this easy, classic, homemade Alfredo sauce recipe. Or if you’re pressed for time, use this store-bought Alfredo Sauce.

CHEESE – For this dish, use a sharp cheddar cheese like this one and combine it with whole milk of mozzarella cheese.
Adding Mozzarella to the casserole dishes adds an extra layer of flavor. And it’s also a cheese that melts beautifully, resulting in a great-looking casserole dish.

How To Make Tater Tot Turkey Meatball Casserole

Step 1 - Assemble turkey meatballs and tater tots - Step 2: Pour Alfredo sauce over the meatballs and tater tots
Step 3 - Cover with Mozzarella and Cheddar Cheese and Step 4 - Bake in the oven for 25 minutes at 375 degrees Fahrenheit
  1. Preheat the oven to 375° Fahrenheit.
  2. Grease a large casserole dish and arrange turkey meatballs and tater tots. Pour your favorite Alfredo cheese sauce over the tater tots and meatballs.
  3. Top with shredded Cheddar and Mozzarella cheese.
  4. Bake for 25 minutes until the cheese turns golden brown.

Recipe Success Tips

TIME-SAVING TIPS – Using store-bought turkey meatballs and store-bought Alfredo sauce will reduce prep time.

CHEESE – Shred the cheese yourself! You’ll save money and get better flavor! A package of store-bought shredded cheese usually contains fillers. Buy your cheese in a block and grate it yourself for better flavor and texture.

The Best Turkey and Tater Tot Casserole

Leftovers

You can easily keep the casserole in the fridge for 3-4 days. I like this casserole dish because it comes with a lid, which makes it easy to store in the fridge. To reheat the casserole, pop it in the microwave for a few minutes.

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Tater Tot Casserole with Turkey Meatballs

Author: Maike Corbett
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Serving Size 8
This easy, cheesy casserole is the perfect easy weeknight comfort food.
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Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375° Fahrenheit. Grease a glass-proof oven casserole dish.
  • Arrange turkey meatballs and tater tots in a large casserole dish. Add Alfredo sauce and top with shredded Mozzarella and Cheddar Cheese.
  • Bake for 25 minutes until the cheese is bubbling and the edges are turning golden brown.

Notes

Recipe times are based on all based using storebought meatballs and storebought Alfredo sauce. 

Nutritional Information

Calories: 376
Carbs: 18g
Fat: 26g
Protein: 20g

Nutritional Disclaimer

Cheerful Cook team members are not trained nutritionists or medical professionals. Calorie information and nutritional values are estimates. If you have nutritional concerns, we recommend using a nutritional calculator.

Maike Corbett is the founder and food blogger of Cheerful Cook, a popular recipe website featuring comfort food recipes from the US and Germany. She has been featured in numerous media outlets, including the AP Wire and MSN.

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5 Comments

  1. 5 stars
    I can already see me enjoying this over the weekend. This casserole recipe is just too good not to try it. Yum!

  2. 5 stars
    This looks like the ultimate comfort meal. I make homemade turkey meatballs all the time for spaghetti, definitely going to make it for this next time!