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Leftover turkey tater tot casserole in a white baking dish with golden tater tots, melted cheddar, bacon and green onion

Leftover Turkey Tater Tot Casserole

A cheesy bacon ranch casserole of leftover turkey in a creamy cheddar filling, topped with rows of golden tater tots.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

For the filling

  • 3 cups chopped leftover turkey
  • 6 slices bacon cooked and crumbled, divided
  • 1 can condensed cream of chicken soup 10.5 oz
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons dry ranch seasoning mix
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
  • 1 cup frozen peas optional

For the topping

  • 28 oz frozen tater tots 1 bag, do not thaw
  • 2 green onions sliced, for serving

Method

  • Heat the oven to 375°F and grease a 9 by 13 inch baking dish. In a large bowl, stir together the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, ranch seasoning, 1 cup of the cheddar, the turkey, half of the bacon, and the peas, if using.
  • Spread the turkey mixture into an even layer in the baking dish.
  • Arrange the frozen tater tots in tight rows over the top. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup cheddar and the remaining bacon.
  • Bake uncovered for 35 to 40 minutes, until the tots are golden brown, the filling is bubbling, and the center is hot all the way through (165°F).
  • Rest for 5 minutes, sprinkle with the green onions, and serve.

Notes

  • Do not thaw the tater tots, and set them close together.
  • Use leftover turkey within 3 to 4 days of the original meal and heat the casserole to 165°F in the center.
  • Make ahead: assemble the filling in the dish up to 1 day ahead, add the tots just before baking, and add 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Leftovers keep up to 3 days in the fridge. Freeze cooled portions up to 2 months.
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