Tater Tot Casserole - Cheap and Easy Recipe

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[@gofanman8455]

Goodmorning Kent, as a black gentleman from Texas, I do want to see a black cowboy enjoying your food and your funny yet wholesome rants. That will fill my heart with joy. Thats america in its purest. After a hard day of work, people of all colors and creed coming together and enjoying a meal. We need it especially today. They trying to divide us so bad, there's talk of civil war 2. We need to unplug from iphones and internet and go back to the basics, eat the food we grow on our land with star spangled banner hoisted high on our camps

[@AH-64-Apache_Attack_Helicopter]

Agreed. People of all color, enjoying themselves together. Amen Amigo.

[@jimherron5540]

“And He has made from one blood every nation of men to dwell on all the face of the earth, and has determined their preappointed times and the boundaries of their dwellings,” ‭‭Acts‬ ‭17:26‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

[@kateg7298]

I agree with you Go Fan Man - especially because some of the finest cowboys in Texas were and are black. Let's see all of us together. Houston here.

[@billydeewilliams9104]

That's how it was meant to be brother!!!!

[@kurbiskuchenliebhaber]

we live in the tower of babel and we will suffer the same fate if this persists

[@balbarith45]

when i was a kid, my mom (sometimes with me helping) use to make this casserole. Since my mom wasn't too big a fan of using ground beef, she used ground turkey. The cheeses we used were both cheddar and Monterey jack. Every once in a while, we would add green beans and corn into it or as a side. We always set it up similar to how you layer lasagna. It was always meat, sauce, cheese and tator tots in that order. Kent is right. The tator tots must be front and center. Even though we cooked it in the biggest casserole dish we have, there was hardly any leftovers. Every one always went back for seconds. Thank you for bringing back some good childhood memories. Now i gotta go and dig out that casserole dish.

[@wyattheitkamp55]

My mama always put green beans in it. Brings back sooo many memories thinkin about it

[@kathykremeier6417]

I’ve made chili cheese tater tot casserole and sometimes instead of soup, I use cream cheese. It’s definitely one of those recipes you can adapt endlessly

[@donniegreathouse72]

That actually sounds amazing

[@pt324157]

@@donniegreathouse72 I was about to say the same thing

[@stargazer2756]

share the recipe? 😄😄 I would like to try that actually!

[@kimberlyplayer]

You can also make a breakfast tater tot casserole with pork sausage and eggs.

[@greyeaglem]

@@kimberlyplayer I have often thought Ore Ida should sponsor a contest with people entering their version of Tater Tot hotdish.

[@dieselfrk13]

I love this recipe grew up eating it. But ours had green beans in it.

[@CarlosRodriguez-dd4sb]

We used to make the green bean version in college for Sunday dinners (when the cafeteria was closed).

[@lorenwegele7517]

Same here

[@trublgrl]

I was literally sitting here thinking "This needs some kind of vegetable in it." You solved the case!

[@qmangillett]

Sweet corn is really good in this too. I've had it with pea, carrots, onions it all works well for the most part

[@tritontransport]

I put French cut frozen green beans in mine and have also had it with frozen bag of corn, green bean, and carrot mixture at a neighbors place and that was good too. I don’t add cheese either

[@chicagorandy]

First time I've ever heard of this recipe. Sounds terrific. Kinda like an upscaled, down-home shepherd's pie. Thanks for sharing the goodness.

[@UnkaDon]

Perfect idea! Shepherds pie with tater tots!

[@matthewn4896]

@@UnkaDon I've actually tried that, and it works great. I'd recommend cooking the tater tots (or potato gems, if you're down my end of the world) for a bit before you add them, so they get really crispy.

[@RockfrdDrm]

Shepherd's Pie with Tots is awesome, it's the only way I make it anymore.👍

[@WiltWa]

@@matthewn4896 If you make this in the regular oven, 350 degrees for an hour, then 10-15 monitored minutes under the broiler of the oven will crisp the tops of the tots nicely! keep an eye on it tho, doesn't take long for the already cooked tots to go from crisp to burnt! It's the best of both worlds, the part of the tot that's down in the mix is soft and "saucy", but the top half is nice a crispy.

[@jrkorman]

Serious - Usually always one dish of this at a church potluck dinner! Good food; if you don't eat it every day!

[@eynki]

Ive commented various times before.. However I cant say it enough....Thank you for the good, delicious, and wholesome food recipes. I especially thank you for mentioning, service members and veterans in your videos. It is rare and I thank you from the bottom of my heart. It means more than you know to hear those words.

[@wildlyunrulyadventures3942]

I don't know how this one snuck by me but *MAN* am I happy that it came back around! It might be my very favorite one yet! Not only was the tater tot casserole a wonderful, nostalgic and cost effect recipe, I learned some new add ins. I haven't ever done the chilis or liquid smoke. Don't know why I hadn't though of it! Brilliant. But my favorite part was your stories and pictures. Loved that!! And the honor to your Mama!! Ugh my heart! Great video. 100%

[@jollyjimbo88]

Great video Kent. My daughter and I watched it and she's planning on cooking it for us this week. My two kids get a day each to cook for the family, and so far they're doing pretty good. They get to pick the recipe, and she picked this one for the week.

[@CowboyKentRollins]

Hope yall enjoy

[@Biggestfoot10209]

That’s very heart warming. You should be a proud father. There’s nothing better than teaching your children to cook. Good work my friend.

[@johnandrezze2190]

Yes potatoes mini hash browns if that helps

[@WilliamsElaine]

What a great idea!

[@adriandavis7384]

I love this meal. You can change it so many ways that it doesn't get old. Really doesn't get old anyway. I'd switch it up from time to time with chicken and cream of celery or whatever you want. A little sour cream is good from time to time.

[@MegaToshia]

Our mom's are the first cook teachers we have in life. Thank you for sharing a picture of your mom. God Bless you. Thank you for all the great cooking tips n all the wonderful prayers 🙏 you give to our vets.

[@boerieza]

I am totally making this for my family over here in New Zealand :) We've never had it and it looks amazing! Thanks again Kent! God bless you guys!

[@annetteyates3267]

Thanks for showing us a picture of your Mom. You have mentioned her in so many of your videos. It was nice to see a picture of the lady who taught you so much. God Bless her for raising a great cook!

[@steveoloski901]

Cowboy Kent you and your daughter do a great job with these videos!! Keep up the great recipes please!

[@CowboyKentRollins]

Thanks so much, wife it is and oh how i love her

[@littled6698]

😄 Was the daughter comment joking, or didn't you know?

[@gaittr]

Food like this is what fills the belly and fills the heart. Thank you both, and your puppies.

[@LumberjackPa]

Well, if this don't look like I gotta make it I don't know what does. Quick and easy with some of my favorite ingredients. Thanks for sharing.

[@joshuaimpson2553]

The tribute to your momma... I have never had this dish, but my momma made similar comfort foods that I'll cherish forever. Thanks for being a genuine creator, and hopefully my kiddos will enjoy me making this for them.

[@CowboyKentRollins]

Thanks so much and hope everyone enjoys

[@dabaum6278]

My childhood favorite…& I still like to make it. Thank u! 🤤

[@ejharrop1416]

Thank you Kent and Shannon. Y'all take care and God bless!

[@OdegardOnline]

The lunch ladies at my elementary school never made it like that! Looks delicious.

[@Querencia7779]

Grew up with this. As adults, we prepare and give it to families (with children,) who are welcoming a new baby. Kids love it, parents appreciate it! It’s the BEST.

[@batymahn]

My mom used to make Tuna Casserole with crushed potato chips on top. We all would fight over the top. When I got to be older I said wait I’ll put chips on the bottom and top. Yum. You just have to brown the chips on the bottom before you put the casserole in. Maybe you could put tater tot’s on the bottom too?

[@UnkaDon]

My mom used crushed corn flakes

[@Mububban23]

oh man my mum used to do this too and I'm pretty sure she picked up the recipe while she was living in the States!

[@yisimlampiris-tremba2247]

I’m 46, my mom would make this all the time. One of my favorites! Hatch green chili was her specialty, coming from New Mexico. Oh, thank you for making this. I was thinking about making it.❤

[@yisimlampiris-tremba2247]

Another simple recipe my mom used to make, was New Mexican enchilada. Just, basically stacked tacos, with red chili and the egg on top. The yolk had to be a little runny, yummy!

[@nancybarnett2832]

Looks delicious! I like to put a bag of mixed vegetables in mine.

[@objuan1890]

You are the salt of the earth. Thank you for sharing your recipes and stories.

[@CowboyKentRollins]

My pleasure

[@billynomates920]

i'm so glad i found this channel. as an english of course i know how to pronounce the w sauce but now i know that's not a manly thing to do. i'd never want to embarrass my cohorts who are just as hungry as i am by saying some shakespeare stuff when i can just show them the bottle and say this stuff, pour about a spoonful in!

[@CowboyKentRollins]

Thanks Billy for watching

[@wafflesnfalafel1]

one of my aunts made this for us when my mother was in the hospital growing up - I'd never had it before and it just stuck in my brain as something to be thankful for with what we were working through at the time - thanks for the vid sir, appreciate it.

[@CowboyKentRollins]

We thank you for watching and we appreciate you taking the time to do so

[@aw9680]

Tater tots and casserole makes me smile.

[@CowboyKentRollins]

So good it is, comfort food it is at its best

[@aw9680]

@@CowboyKentRollins for sure, sir. And you do it so well.

[@5.56_Media]

Just had this for supper last night

[@jamiesworkshop3198]

Oh man! Tater Tot Hot Dish in a Dutch oven over coals. Mmmm Mmm MMMM!!! I am going to make this for my 87 year old Mom!!! Mine will be with Chef John mushroom gravy and Kent Rollins seasoning. Nothing but the best!! Here in Minnesota we skip the cheese. But I will add some sour cream and Worcestershire for flavor.

[@davidsidwell8749]

It seems like every one makes it with cream of mushroom got to change it up sometimes like cream of chicken or the many other cream soups but still one of my favorite dishes.

[@CowboyKentRollins]

So many variables there are

[@SuperNateTaylor]

it always makes me happy just watching you teach your recipes

[@CowboyKentRollins]

Thank you so much

[@kittycub9960]

Awsome cant wait to try it

[@CowboyKentRollins]

Hope you enjoy

[@buckonono7996]

I sure love your videos! They always make me wish I was a cowboy at your camp. Please keep them coming!

[@lukespannan2149]

Thanks for showing us a picture of your Mom. You have mentioned her in so many of your videos. It was nice to see a picture of the lady who taught you so much. God Bless her for raising a great cook!

[@Silver-cl2bd]

Beautiful Mama! 💝 She continues to teach through her son, Kent.

[@elizabethsmith38]

I decided to click on description to see full recipe (which I have never done before in your video). I have to give Shannon a lot of credit. I have never seen anyone on KZbin make such a beautiful recipes page. You go girl! I was very impressed and the page was enjoyable to look at. You are right Cowboy Kent. She is great!! 👍😁🙏

[@MrAuron34858]

This is perfect as I have tater tots in my freezer and I keep wondering what I’m going to do with them!

[@CowboyKentRollins]

Hope you enjoy

[@tooljunkie1937]

Try it with golden cream of mushroom you wont be disappointed

[@fyourfeelings3946]

@@tooljunkie1937 Wjat is golden cream of mushroom vs original of I may ask? and where do you find it?

[@tooljunkie1937]

@@fyourfeelings3946 you can look it up its made by Campbell's l get it from walmart

[@henrymorrey4150]

I love this guy, what a good old boy, super charming, polite, and just a great soul. You keep rolling Kent

[@robertryden8036]

HOOOOO NOW! Momma made this a lot when I was a yungun. I'm definitely gonna try yours Sir.

[@CowboyKentRollins]

Hope you enjoy Robert and God bless you

[@narrowstripsawing9595]

What a meal!!!! Love and enjoy your videos so much!! God bless you all!!!

[@fredfredericks3496]

Can an American explain to an Irishman what "Tater Tots" are? I take it they are potatoes, so we've got something in common.

[@CowboyKentRollins]

Sorta of like a hasbrown, made into a small roll

[@GoodBoyOskie]

You don't have "tots" in Ireland?

[@iammelon7803]

Watch Napoleon Dynamite. You’ll see them on there.😆

[@christianoliver3572]

I think the closest dish that you might know of is potato croquettes like the ones from France or Catalunia. But it's kind of like trying to compare British scones with American biscuits or pasties with southern hand pies like a Natchitoches meat pie from Louisiana. They may have some ingredients in common but they're really very different. Tater-Tot are made from the leftover potatoes and trimmings that could not be made into French fries, potato chips, etc. They are about one inch long cylindrical extruded rolls of shredded potato and unlike croquette are not coated in bread crumbs before frying but have binders like potato starch in them to hold them together. Hope this didn't make it more complicated

[@ultrakool]

Watch Napoleon Dynamite

[@meggrotte4760]

My grandfather made that for us every time we went to visit him it was one of my favorites

[@Sarah-pq8kj]

Been searching tater-tot casserole recipes for a few days now and I am going to try this one!

[@ruebenlaumer3663]

Thank y’all for keeping us sanely ground in our prayers love y’all

[@leebeasley7080]

We make it in the oven and call it 2,2, and 2. It’s 2 cans of soup, 2 lbs of meat, and 2 lbs of tater tots.

[@CowboyKentRollins]

Good call to me, we thank you for watching

[@sarahmiller1849]

I thank God that I found you on here. Your videos are a true blessing

[@khromas5392]

Hadn't thought of adding green chiles, I'll have to try it next time I make it.

[@alystiepenros8084]

Do you drain the fat, Mr. Rollins, before adding in the rest or do you just let it mix together with the mushroom soup?

[@CowboyKentRollins]

Drain it if there is too much

[@alystiepenros8084]

@@CowboyKentRollins Thank you! Making this tonight. It just so happens I have all the fixens.

[@alystiepenros8084]

@@CowboyKentRollins I made it and ate it, Mr. Rollins, and I have to say that it was spectacular! I didn’t have the tater tots but I did have frozen hashbrown pattie’s that just melted and mixed oh so well into the casserole. One thing I will add, this dish is very heavy. One serving will hold you down. No wonder you made it for the cowboys. Thank you, Mr. Rollins!

[@kalebbrown5916]

one of my all time favorite childhood meals

[@kudziisuuASMR]

I cook a lot of your food for my boyfriend, he seems to really like it, I tweak the recipes a little bit but. thanks for giving me the outlines!

[@CowboyKentRollins]

So glad yall enjoy

[@thewhiskyscout1238]

I always enjoy your videos. You are a delight to watch cook. All that aside it is your authenticity and the fact you know who you are and where you came from that makes your videos so much fun. Thank You for teaching me cooking techniques and entertaining me along the way. Thank you to that lady Shannon your wife in the back ground who helps and if I was to guess provides a lot of support for you along the way. Keep up the good work!

[@johnbhend8565]

Thank you Kent. I hope to someday meet you in person at an ag event. My family is a cattle family from Minnesota. We love what you do! Thanks.

[@orlandofendy3233]

Hello my friend! Found your channel several days ago! Maaan, this is something awesome! First of all, tried your cowboy burger recipe lately! Damn, that was sooo awesome! Keep it up man! Ur doing it so great!

[@k20fa5]

Looks so yummy! Love seeing the pic of your beautiful mom too.

[@philt5782]

Aww your momma looks a lovely lady. And bless the Maj for staring down the neighbour even though he's a tenth of the size. And bless you both for another great video.

[@scottmckinney1830]

Thank You for sharing and have a wonderful day

[@esmoshure1617]

Cowboy Kent you're the real deal, cheers from Nova Scotia, Canada.

[@CowboyKentRollins]

Thanks for watching

[@lanoosaurusrex]

Anything with tater tots HAS to taste good! I am going to have to try this recipe sometime; thank you for sharing!

[@GwendaBruce-t8f]

God bless yall from jarrell texas

[@catbirdTV]

Absolutely incredible Kent!!! Nice work

[@moisttowelette8442]

We’ve never heard of this dish and decided to try this today. Absolutely delicious, an awesome and easy recipe! Thank you for giving us a new dish for our meal rotation! 😄

[@CowboyKentRollins]

Glad you liked it!!

[@SherryTheSecretary]

Wow, this brings back good memories. 👍

[@tim2truk162]

Momma’s are great! Love and respect to our momma’s. Mine has passed as well as poppa, so much love endures from both.

[@TuckerH.]

My MIL started adding rotel to it and its awesome

[@CowboyKentRollins]

Sounds good

[@Eric-f8d]

Just discovered you Mr. Kent, a show obviously by and for God fearing patriots. Loving everything I see!

[@Silver-cl2bd]

The whole video was amazing! I love getting to see the Beach eat the leftover mushroom soup at the end! Cheers!

[@tammiochoa1678]

🥰 I can't wait to try this. It looks delicious. Love the dance moves!

[@olddawgdreaming5715]

Still looks good Kent. Thank you and Shannon for the great video, stay safe and keep up the good work around there. Fred.

[@shoppingatthevalley6120]

You almost made me cry when you said" Here's to you Mama!". Thanks for sharing your recipe!

[@domenicdefusco6328]

The dance makes it every time

[@alaskangypsy]

YOU just always put ME in a GOOD MOOD!!🙌🤠 Thank you!!!

[@jerkjoker1]

It was cold, rainy and windy yesterday in Southern Quebec, felt like the first day of fall. Had to bike 'cross town to cash my paycheck and buy some much needed home supplies and on a whim I decided to buy all the ingredients for this so I could have some comfort food to warm up with. I knew it would be good, but DAMN, I neer finished the whole pot on my own it was so good! Thanks for another great recipe, definitely a new ace up my sleeve

[@cgreen1081]

Absolutely love this stuff! I usually add bacon to mine if I've got some in the fridge.

[@spooler7828]

I had it about 8 months ago for the first time. Wife and I have had it many times since. Good eating.

[@bentyh6460]

Tater tot hot dish, I think every kid growing up in Minnesota has had this. I keep mine just plain and simple, cream of mushroom, cream of chicken, ground beef and tots. I like to stir mine when its getting close to being done so that I expose more of the tots underneath and those get crispy too. I think I know what I'm having tomorrow

[@larrabee66]

Kent! I want to help. The city I live near is Worcester Massachusetts, it's named after the town in England and is pronounced just the same as the sauce. So here it is. WISS-TAH SHEER. Enjoy the show!

[@arnulfob3454]

Thanks for that recipe it was way to good CK, and thanks for the cowboy story's too .

[@jaybooth4815]

How else would you cowboy up a tater tot but to watch a cowboy do just that with this dish! Happy trails cowboy Kent! Bless you and your momma for making this when you were a young in!

[@robindaugherty4428]

Mr Rollins-I’m a huge fan of your channel and recipes. I’m able to not only enjoy them, but also get to teach/demo your techniques for my Scout Troop. I do want to let you know of a huge typo on the printed recipe for this casserole-the ingredient list includes “1 tsp” of liquid smoke! I think it might should read 1/4 tsp to match up to your 2 drops. Thanks for what you do.

[@ragibby6557]

Great video Kent. Love that you all bless your meals with prayer. Quick tip - if you have more people to feed, turn the tots on end. You can get 1/4 more in there

[@kylearmstrong9176]

Thank You! best tater tot casserole i've had!

[@jacobshuster]

Looks darn good. Awesome video Cowboy Kent! Hope all is Well in Hollis OK!

[@timrico1377]

I love his measuring cup(about that much)! Works every time. Looks ssssooo good 👍 😋

[@CowboyKentRollins]

Thanks Tim, great comfort food

[@dksizzr]

Yummy!!!! Those lucky cowboy!! Thanks for great recipes 😀

[@marycoyle7232]

This looks so good! Plus I love your dance at the end.😂♥️

[@erikcharlat9844]

this is in the oven right now. thanks for the dinner idea tonight.

[@PapaCubScout]

God bless this man!

[@carolynpurser7469]

Who doesn't love a good tater tot casserole 😊 YUM!

[@aliciagillman9305]

I made this last night with venison instead of beef. Wonderful recipe, thanks!

[@james9347]

i didnot have this dish gowing up a buddy of mine fixed one time and i like it so thanks mr.rollings

[@alwilson9035]

Looks tasty Kent. I just picked up both of your and Shannon's cook books and I can't wait to give some recipes a try. Thanks for everything

[@garytingler3222]

That looks real good. Like the little dog scenes

[@CowboyKentRollins]

Thanks they are the real stars

[@juliantrujillo7885]

the dance gets me every time!! lol

[@CowboyKentRollins]

Thanks Julian

[@stevehammerich7121]

Waiting for cool weather to make it, Dauter and step daughter love it

[@CowboyKentRollins]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@daleflowers6809]

YUM One of my favorite casseroles.

[@RaleysSmallEngines]

It just so happens that I have some ground deer burger thawed out in the icebox. Yep I'm having this casserole for dinner tonight. Thanks Kent, great video as always my friend. You are making me want to change our Small Engine Channel to a cooking show!! LOL

[@danielaburke9360]

Love the recipe and the Tater tots dance. 🙌🏻 you are one of kind Cowboy Rollings

[@CowboyKentRollins]

Thanks so much

[@MichaelRei99]

Boy your momma was a pretty lady Kent! God bless her in heaven!!

[@CaiPrice]

Love your vids, so good. Need to make this

[@Stan_L]

Great video! Thanks for sharing.

[@davishlamburnt3734]

Looks good as always Kent. Y'all stay safe.