

Condensed soup is thicker and the flavor is more “condensed”. If you buy just a regular soup, it will be far too runny and not as flavorful. It’s important to note that you should be using the condensed cream of mushroom soup. I actually think that the Pacific brand is more flavorful than the Campbell’s version! See, eating gluten-free isn’t all that bad! Wal-mart carries a Great Value brand of that is also condensed and gluten-free. This brand comes in a box and not a can so be aware of that when you’re out shopping! They make a gluten-free condensed cream of mushroom soup. My favorite gluten-free alternative is a product called Pacific Foods, which is a line of organic soups and broths that can be found at most grocery stores. Of course, the Campbell’s soup contains wheat (most likely as a thickener) so we can’t use that one anymore. The original recipe called for Campbell’s Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup. They are delicious, widely available, and are even labeled gluten-free. As for the tater tots, we have found that Ore Ida brand are our favorite. Some people even like to add cheese, but I’m a purist so I like it without. Dare I say it’s even better the next day? It’s so simple and so tasty. Brian actually never had this growing up (gasp!) and it’s one of our go-to weeknight meals now! Plus, it’s great for leftovers. Add beef and brown it, stirring occasionally.

Heat a large cast iron skillet (mine is 12 inches in diameter, with tall sides) over medium to medium-high heat. Then roughly chop into 1/2- to 1-inch sized pieces. Slice beef against the grain into thin strips. My family always just called it Tater Tot Hot Dish, but when I met Brian we started calling it TTHD and now that has stuck. Frozen Tater Tots Directions Preheat oven to 350☏. This was a staple dinner in our house growing up. Thank you to my friends at Celiacs Anonymous for featuring this recipe on their site!! In all seriousness, we do like our hot dish here! Some people might call it casserole but nope, it’s hot dish! 😉 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.What’s the old saying? When in Minnesota, eat tater tot hot dish! OK, I just made that up. You might need to add a few more minutes to a frozen casserole! No need to defrost it before baking, just place in a preheated oven and bake as normal. At this point wrap your dish tightly in plastic wrap and freeze. Assemble the casserole as you normally would up to the point of baking. You sure can! Hotdish is the perfect meal to keep stored in the freezer for a busy night or a last minute dinner guest. Use whatever frozen or leftover veggies you have on hand, like black beans, peas, or broccoli. You'll soon see why Minnesotans are obsessed with it.Ī traditional hotdish is made of ground beef mixed with frozen veggies, usually corn and green beens. It's super easy to make and perfect for a cold winters night. Tater Tot Casserole is a classic comfort food your family will love It has a layer of ground beef mixed with a creamy veggie sauce and topped with crispy. It's time to broaden your horizons and give this tater tot topped comfort food a try. If you're not from Minnesota, you've probably never heard of hotdish.
