# Tater tot casserole (from Preppy Kitchen)

Video: [Tater Tot Casserole](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3N5pNlZksk) by [Preppy Kitchen](https://www.youtube.com/@PreppyKitchen).
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- Serves: not stated
- Total time: not stated
- Ontario estimate*: ~$7.25 per serving, ~$21.74 for ~3 portions (assumed); saves ~$10.75* per serving (60%) vs ordering out (~$18.00*). * Estimate: 6 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 3 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario casual-restaurant plate at ~$18, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

## Ingredients

- 1 cup yellow onion
- 1 cup scallions
- 3 cups cheddar cheese
- 1 Tbsp. fresh chives
- 1 Tbsp. fresh dill
- 8 slices bacon
- 2 Tbsp. bacon fat
- 2 Tbsp. butter
- 2 Tbsp. flour
- 1 1/4 cups milk
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 32 oz tater tots
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 Tbsp. milk
- chopped fresh dill fresh dill
- chopped fresh chives fresh chives
- pinch kosher salt
- pinch pepper
- scallions scallions

## Steps

1. [0:13](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3N5pNlZksk&t=13s) Roughly chop the yellow onion.
2. [0:18](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3N5pNlZksk&t=18s) Chop the scallions.
3. [0:22](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3N5pNlZksk&t=22s) Grate the cheddar cheese.
4. [1:04](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3N5pNlZksk&t=64s) Chop the fresh dill.
5. [1:11](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3N5pNlZksk&t=71s) Chop the fresh chives.
6. [1:14](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3N5pNlZksk&t=74s) Roughly chop the bacon slices.
7. [1:24](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3N5pNlZksk&t=84s) Add bacon to a large Dutch oven over medium heat and cook until crispy.
8. [2:08](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3N5pNlZksk&t=128s) Transfer cooked bacon to a paper towel-lined cooling rack.
9. [2:17](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3N5pNlZksk&t=137s) Remove excess bacon fat, reserving two tablespoons in the pot.
10. [2:31](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3N5pNlZksk&t=151s) Add chopped onions and butter to the Dutch oven, cooking until softened.
11. [3:13](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3N5pNlZksk&t=193s) Sprinkle flour into the onion mixture and cook for about two minutes.
12. [3:21](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3N5pNlZksk&t=201s) Pour in milk, stir until combined, and turn off the heat.
13. [3:32](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3N5pNlZksk&t=212s) Stir in half of the cheddar cheese, sour cream, and half of the scallions.
14. [4:12](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3N5pNlZksk&t=252s) Stir in half of the tater tots into the Dutch oven mixture.
15. [4:26](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3N5pNlZksk&t=266s) Transfer the mixture from the Dutch oven into a baking dish and smooth it out.
16. [4:34](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3N5pNlZksk&t=274s) Top the casserole with the remaining tater tots, remaining cheddar cheese, and cooked bacon.
17. [5:14](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3N5pNlZksk&t=314s) Bake in the oven at 350F for about 35 minutes until golden and bubbly.
18. [5:18](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3N5pNlZksk&t=318s) In a bowl, mix sour cream, milk, chopped dill, chives, salt, and pepper to make ranch dressing.
19. [6:05](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3N5pNlZksk&t=365s) Top the baked casserole with remaining scallions and homemade ranch dressing, then serve.

## Equipment

- cutting board
- knife
- grater
- Dutch oven
- wooden spoon
- cooling rack
- paper towels
- measuring cups
- measuring spoons
- baking dish
- bowl
- whisk
- piping bag

## What the video didn't say

- servings
- totalMin

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