Tater Tot Casserole Recipe (Dairy Free, Egg Free, Gluten Free) (2024)

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This quick and easy tater tot casserole recipe is made without cheese, without eggs, and without cream of mushroom soup! It comes together with ground beef, onion, dairy free milk, broth, mixed vegetables, and frozen tater tots.

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Tater tot casserole is also known as tater tot hotdish depending where you live! It's a simple, hearty, and comforting casserole, perfect for quick weeknight meals.

A typical tator tot casserole will have meat, potatoes, veggies, canned condensed soup, and cheese.

How to Make Tater Tot Casserole without Cream of Mushroom Soup

To make this kid friendly dairy free casserole, here's what you'll need:

  • Ground beef
  • Onion
  • Flour, gluten free if needed
  • Broth
  • Dairy free milk
  • Mixed vegetables
  • Frozen tater tots

No dairy, no problem! We're going to create a quick roux that will help thicken everything up.

Start by browning ground beef and cooking the onion. To make a roux, add the flour and stir to coat everything. Pour in broth and bring to a simmer. Add plant based milk of choice and stir until thickened. Add veggies and grab your baking dish!

Note: You can add any extra veggies you may have such as zucchini, squash, bell pepper, mushrooms, and more.

How Long To Cook Dairy Free Tater Tot Casserole

Transfer meat and veggie mixture to a 9x13 baking dish then top with frozen tater tots.

Cook for 30 minutes then if desired, sprinkle some dairy free shredded cheese on top and place casserole dish back in the oven for 5-10 minutes, or until the cheeze melts.

This meal is hearty, comforting, and perfect for Thanksgiving dinner. It’s
nostalgic for me because everytime I make it, I’m reminded of past
holiday dinners. It’s a great dish to have during the holidays to mix up
traditional turkey and mashed potatoes!

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Ground Beef Tater Tot Casserole Recipe FAQ

What is the best dairy free milk to use for tater tot casserole?

Use whichever milk you have on hand! You just want to make sure it's plain and unsweetened. I typically use oat milk, almond milk, soy milk, or flax milk.

How to make vegetarian tater tot casserole?

To make this a meatless tater tot casserole, omit the ground beef or use beefless crumbles instead.

Are tater tots gluten free?

Frozen tater tots are often times gluten free but not always. Be sure to always check nutritional labels!

When are tater tot casseroles typically served?

They're most popular around Thanksgiving, Christmas, and the holidays season but I enjoy this cheap & easy dinner all year long either as a main dish entree or side.

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Dairy Free Tater Tot Casserole Recipe

This quick and easy tater tot casserole recipe is made without cheese, without eggs, and without cream of mushroom soup! It’s hearty and comforting, perfect for weeknight meals.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 50 minutes mins

Course Main Course, Side Dish

Servings 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • ½ yellow onion diced
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • ¼ cup broth
  • ¼ cup dairy-free milk
  • ½ cup mixed vegetables
  • 2 cups frozen tater tots

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350F and spray a 9x13 baking dish with cooking oil.

  • Warm about a tablespoon of oil in a large skillet and cook ground beef until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.

  • Add the onion and cook until soft and translucent. Stir in flour to coat everything then stream in broth and bring to a simmer.

  • Stir in dairy-free milk and let simmer for about 5 minutes, or until thick, stirring occasionally.

  • Add vegetables, give everything a final stir, and transfer mixture to prepared baking dish.

  • Top with tater tots and bake for 30 minutes. Serve warm and enjoy!

Did you make this recipe?Please leave a star rating or review in the form below, then snap a picture and tag me @theurbenlife on Instagram!

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About Jenna Urben

Jenna Urben is the recipe developer, content creator, and storyteller behind The Urben Life. She has over 10 years experience adapting family favorite meals to fit allergy-friendly diets. Join Jenna as she shares delicious dairy-free recipes that are easy to follow with plenty of tips and alternatives.

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  1. Debbie

    What kind of broth?

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    • Jenna Urben

      You can use whatever type of broth you prefer – beef, chicken, or veggie will all work.

      Reply

  2. C

    Thank you for the great recipe! And the button to make 2x, 3x the amount is awesome!! Thanks so much!!

    Reply

    • Jenna Urben

      You're welcome and thank you for leaving a comment! Very happy to hear you enjoyed the recipe and my blog 🙂 Have a wonderful day.

      Reply

  3. Becky

    the recipe indicates broth, is that chicken broth or what flavor of broth? And what kind of dairy-free milk do you use?

    Reply

    • Jenna Urben

      Hi Becky, thanks for commenting! For broth, you can use chicken broth, beef broth, or veggie broth. For dairy free milk, use any unsweetened and unflavored non dairy milk you have – I usually use oat milk, almond milk, or soy milk. I hope you enjoy the recipe 🙂

      Reply

  4. Mallorie

    Looking at making this for a friends freezer… how long would you recommend baking it from frozen? Covered or uncovered? Thanks!

    Reply

    • Jenna Urben

      Hi Mallorie! To cook from frozen, bake uncovered at 350F for about 60 minutes.

      However if time permits, let the casserole defrost in the fridge for 1 day. Then loosely cover the dish with foil and reheat at 350F for 45-55 minutes.

      Reply

Tater Tot Casserole Recipe (Dairy Free, Egg Free, Gluten Free) (2024)

FAQs

Are any tater tots gluten free? ›

Tater tots are made from potatoes, oil, salt, and not much else. However, most store-bought brands of tater tots are not certified gluten-free, which means that they could be subject to cross-contamination during manufacturing. Ore-Ida potatoes are the exception: rest assured that they are definitely gluten-free!

Can vegans eat tater tots? ›

The majority of tater tots are vegan, and we're grateful that Sonic's are. These deep-fried potatoes are soft and pillowy. It goes great with any sauce, but we love it best with tangy ketchup. Or, sprinkle them with a packet of salsa and something sweet to drink, like a Cherry Slush.

Are Oreo tater tots gluten free? ›

Crispy and golden, these Grade A TATER TOTS are made from freshly peeled, American grown potatoes. These gluten free TATER TOTS offer an extra crispy outside with a fluffy inside for the perfect blend of textures to make your next family meal a success.

What are the ingredients in Ore Ida Tater Tots? ›

Potatoes, Vegetable Oil (Contains One Or More Of The Following Oils: Canola, Soybean, Cottonseed, Sunflower, Corn). Contains 2% or less of Dextrose, Natural Flavor, Salt, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate Added To Maintain Color.

Do tater tots contain milk? ›

Milk is an allergen present in the Tater Tots offered by Burger King, making it unsuitable for individuals with lactose intolerance or a milk allergy.

Are eggs gluten-free? ›

Eggs are naturally gluten-free. Any gluten present in a hen's diet is completely broken down during the hen's digestive process, meaning there is no gluten that makes it way to the egg.

Are there eggs in tater tots? ›

Ingredients. Potatoes, vegetable oil blend (soybean and/or cottonseed), salt, corn flour, dextrose, sodium acid pyrophosphate (to retain natural color), dehydrated onion, sodium acid sulfate, natural flavor.

Are Trader Joe's tater tots vegan? ›

Yes! We believe this product is vegan as there are no animal or animal-derived ingredients listed on the label.

Is Velveeta gluten-free? ›

Kraft (the company that makes Velveeta) has a trusted policy to disclose any allergens on their nutrition label and there are no warning that indicate that Velveeta cheese contains any gluten ingredients. Furthermore, the gluten-free and celiac community is in agreement that Velveeta should be considered gluten-free.

Is ketchup gluten-free? ›

Ketchup doesn't contain wheat, barley, or rye. As such, it's a naturally gluten-free product. However, some brands may use wheat-derived vinegar or produce their ketchup in a facility that manufactures other gluten-containing foods, which may contaminate it.

Is bacon gluten free? ›

Is Bacon Gluten-Free? While plain bacon is naturally guten-free, some brands may contain flavorings or additives with gluten. Plain bacon is made from pork belly, spices, sugar and nitratres.

What is tater tot casserole made of? ›

This may be a regional thing but you could also call this a tater tot hotdish. It has all the necessary elements—potatoes, meat, and can of condensed soup. In the Midwest where I live, we call it a casserole. Layers of meat, cheese and potatoes create an affordable, filling meal- you'll love this easy recipe!

Why are tater tots not vegan? ›

Unfortunately, many store-bought tater tots aren't vegan as they contain lactose, egg powder, or other animal ingredients. So don't just grab them at random but make sure to check the ingredient list first.

What is the generic name for tater tots? ›

The term “tater tot” is a proprietary name owned by Ore-Ida. In Australia, tots are widely called “potato gems,” and non-Ore-Ida brands have called them “tater treats,” “tasti taters,” “potato crunchies,” and “spud puppies.” Ore-Ida's website calls these imposters “imi-taters.”

Does Sonic have gluten-free tater tots? ›

Are Sonic tater tots gluten free? Like the french fries, their tots technically do not contain gluten. However, keep in mind that these are prepared in the same fryers as menu items that do contain gluten.

Are Trader Joe's tots gluten-free? ›

Is it Gluten Free? Yes!

Are Idaho potato tater tots gluten free? ›

Idaho® Potatoes are naturally 100% gluten-free!

With the rising awareness of gluten intolerance and celiac disease, many people are searching for delicious and nutritious gluten-free options. Following a gluten-free diet can be a challenge, and sorting through the lists of foods permitted can sometimes be overwhelming.

Are all Ida fries gluten-free? ›

Most Ore-Ida Potato products are gluten-free. Heinz (the parent company for Ore-Ida) has a full and regularly updated list of which products are gluten-free on their website. It is always a good idea to read the label to make sure that nothing has changed.

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