Description
Learn how to make delicious high protein tater tot casserole. Easy recipe with step-by-step instructions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey or chicken
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots mix
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 package (32 oz) frozen tater tots
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Step 2: In a large skillet, cook the ground turkey over medium heat until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
- Step 3: Stir in the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper, mixing well to combine.
- Step 4: In a mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, and shredded cheddar cheese. Mix until smooth.
- Step 5: Add the cooked turkey and the frozen peas and carrots to the cheese mixture, stirring to distribute evenly.
- Step 6: Pour the mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
- Step 7: Arrange the frozen tater tots on top of the mixture in a single layer.
- Step 8: Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden brown and crispy.
- Step 9: Let it cool for a few minutes before serving, allowing the flavors to meld together beautifully.
Notes
Let the casserole rest for a few minutes before serving to allow the flavors to blend harmoniously.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg