HAM AND TATER TOT CASSEROLE
This tater tot casserole is a good idea any night of the week.
This Ham and Tater Tot Casserole is great for any meal and easy to make. We like it for breakfast, lunch and dinner. I love finding ways to use up leftover ham and this is a good one. This recipe could be doubled and baked in a 9 x 13 baking dish. Can be reheated in the oven or microwave. All kids love any tater tot casserole! You might also enjoy our recipe for corn casserole.
Tater Tot Casserole
4 cups cooked chopped ham
4 eggs
3 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, (optional)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (can use whatever you like)
1/2 cup chopped green onions or regular onions
Tater tots (about 1/2 of a 32 ounce bag or enough to cover top of dish)
Spray a 9 x 9 baking dish with cooking spray. Spread the ham in the bottom of the dish. Whisk together the eggs, milk, garlic powder, black pepper and salt. Pour over the ham. Sprinkle on the cheese and green onions. Layer the tater tots on top. Bake in preheated 400 degree oven for 35 minutes or until tater tots are brown. Can sprinkle extra cheese on top the last five minutes of cooking if you so desire. Makes about six servings. I know your family will enjoy this tater tot casserole!
Tips on garlic powder: Garlic powder will get hard and the granules will cake or stick together if exposed to moisture. Always store in a cool, dark place away from stove heat and moisture. It should keep 3 to 4 years if stored properly.
Ham and Tater Tot Casserole
Ingredients
- 4 cups cooked chopped ham
- 4 eggs
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese can use whatever you like
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions or regular onions
- tater tots about 1/2 of a 32 ounce bag or enough to cover top of dish
Instructions
- Spray a 9 x 9 baking dish with cooking spray. Spread the ham in the bottom of the dish.
- Whisk together the eggs, milk, garlic powder, black pepper and salt. Pour over the ham. Sprinkle on the cheese and green onions. Layer the tater tots on top.
- Bake in preheated 400 degree oven for 35 minutes or until tater tots are brown.
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I made it tonight, but I cut the salt to 1/2 teaspoon and it was still plenty salty. Great dish though! Thanks!
I cut the ham in half and we had no onion, so I added a 1/2 tsp of onion powder (leaving out the garlic powder). My very picky son was able to eat a small square. He doesn’t like almost anything, so I’ll take it. I enjoyed it and it was fairly easy to make.
Are the Tots thawed when placed on top? Thanks!
No, they are not.
I made it with extra large eggs, mushrooms, peas, and two layers o differant cheese topped of with paperka, my teenage boys were looking for sevonds when there was none lrft
Do you think It would be ok to whisk in one 10oz can of mushroom soup to the egg mixture?
You can try it. I never have made it that way. Hope it works for you.
Loved it! Made it for breakfast today. Great recipe.
So glad you enjoyed this casserole! We love it too!
The tots float on top of eggs?
Yes, Laura, the directions say to place them on top of the egg mixture. Then you bake it.
I made it for my husband tonight. He loved it! I left out the garlic powder. I did bake it for 15 minutes longer, to make it more crispy. DELICIOUS and EASY!
Thank you so much Kelly for letting me know you enjoyed this recipe. We love this one too. Have a wonderful week!
Thank you! Making for dinner tonight!
I’m wondering if this recipe is for 4 large eggs? I have jumbo eggs, how many should I use? Thanks!
3 should work for you Tina.
What would be a good side dish to complete this meal for dinner?
I would add something green, Jackie, like brussels sprouts, green beans, asparagus, peas, etc. Just type in the name of the vegetable in our search box and you should get some recipes for those dishes.
Is it a 9×9 or a 9×13 pan ?
The recipe posted is for a 9 x 9 but it says you can double the recipe if you like and use a 9 x 13.
This looks yummy ! can it be made ahead and frozen??
Thanks
I have not tried freezing this casserole but would think you could do that Lera.
mmm. . . This looks yummy.
This sounds like the perfect meal. Yum oh yum!!
We loved it!