Vegan Tater Tot Hotdish (with Bacon Bits)
Vegan tater tot hotdish is hearty, delicious, and a top dinner request in our house. This family-favorite casserole is a real crowd-pleaser and the ultimate comfort food that's perfect for any night of the week.
Ingredients
- 12-16 Ounces Beefless Ground Like Beyond or Impossible
- 4 tablespoon Vegan Butter
- 8 Ounces Mushrooms Chopped
- ½ Onion Diced
- ¼ Cup Flour
- 1 Tsp Each: Garlic Powder & Onion Powder
- 2 Cups Plain, Unsweetened Soy Milk Or plant milk of choice
- 1 Package Frozen Tater Tots
- 1 15-Ounce Can Corn Drained
- 1 Batch Vegan Bacon Bits (Optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F degrees.
- Cook the beefless ground over medium heat until no pink remains and set aside.
- Heat the butter in a 12-inch cast-iron skillet. Add the onion and mushrooms and sauté over medium heat until softened - about 5 minutes.Note: If you don't have a cast-iron skillet, just use any skillet and then transfer the mixture to an oven-safe casserole dish before baking.
- Add the flour and continue to cook for another minute.
- Slowly add the milk, ¼ cup at a time, whisking continuously. Add the onion and garlic powder. Bring the mixture to a boil and let simmer for a few minutes to thicken. Taste and add salt and pepper, if necessary.
- Add the beefless ground and the corn to the mixture and stir to combine.
- Arrange the frozen tater tots on top and transfer the skillet to the oven. Bake for about 30 minutes or until bubbly and tots are golden brown.
- Optional: Top with vegan bacon bits and parsley!
Nutrition
Calories: 495kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 17gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 890mgPotassium: 1034mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 524IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 190mgIron: 4mg
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