Easy Cheesy Hot Dog Tater Tot Casserole (Print version)
Sliced hot dogs and creamy cheddar sauce under crispy tater tots make a 35-minute comfort-food dinner with pantry staples.
# Ingredients:
For the casserole base
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8 beef hot dogs, sliced into 1/2-inch (1 cm) coins
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1 small yellow onion, diced
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1 can (10.5 oz / 298 g) condensed cheddar cheese soup
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1/2 cup (120 ml) whole milk
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1 teaspoon yellow mustard
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the topping
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1 lb (450 g) frozen tater tots
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1 1/2 cups (170 g) shredded cheddar cheese, divided
# Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Cook the sliced hot dogs and diced onion in a large dry skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions soften and the hot dogs brown slightly. Transfer to the prepared dish and spread into an even layer.
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In a mixing bowl, whisk together the condensed soup, milk, mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth. Pour evenly over the hot dog mixture. Scatter 1 cup of the shredded cheddar on top.
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Arrange the frozen tater tots in a single layer over the cheese, covering the surface edge to edge without stacking.
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Bake uncovered for 30 minutes. Remove from the oven, sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of cheddar over the tots, and bake 5 minutes more until the cheese is fully melted and the edges are bubbling. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
# Good to know:
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Let the casserole rest 5 minutes before serving so the cheese sauce sets slightly.
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For food safety, reheated hot dogs should reach 165°F internal temperature.