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James James is an experienced cybersecurity professional who is also a father to a lively toddler. When he's not hard at work keeping companies safe from malicious actors, James can be found spending time with his family, playing with his little one in the park, or trying to come up with dinner ideas. Though he often gets stuck in a dinner-time rut, James loves exploring cuisine from around the world and experimenting with new recipes.

Tater Tot Casserole

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Tater Tot Casserole

Tater Tot Casserole is a quick and simple, yet delicious toddler recipe from down under! Rich in creamy cheese, succulent beef, and crunchy tater tots, this dish is a fantastic way to inject some flavour and energy into your little one’s mealtime. Serve it with a side of vegetables for a well-balanced meal every toddler will enjoy. Start your search for the best toddler recipes Australia has to offer today.

General Information |Macronutrients | Course | Calories | Serving Size | Course | Cuisine | Cooking Time | |—————|——–|———-|————–|——-|———|—————| | Carbohydrate | Main | 643 | 4 people | Main | American | 1 hour |

This recipe requires no salt and no sugarso it’s a great way to enjoy a tasty meal without having to worry about unhealthy ingredients. The ingredients are safe for toddlersthough caution should still be taken when cooking them. All measurements are metric.

Ingredients

  • 425ml Vegetable Broth
  • 2 cloves Garlicminced
  • 2 Onionsdiced
  • 2 Carrotsdiced
  • 2 stalks Celerydiced
  • 4 potatoespeeled and diced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh Parsleychopped
  • 500g Frozen Tater Tots
  • 85g Cheddar Cheeseshredded
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 200°C.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add the garlic and onions to the skillet and cook until they are soft and fragrant.
  4. Add the carrotscelery and potatoes and cookstirring occasionallyuntil they are tender.
  5. Add the broth and bring to a boil.
  6. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
  7. Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the parsley.
  8. Spread the mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
  9. Top with the tater tots and sprinkle with the cheese.
  10. Bake for 30 minutes or until the tater tots are golden brown.
  11. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
  12. Serve with a side of your favourite vegetables for a healthy and delicious meal.

Fun fact

Did you know that tater tots were invented in 1953 by Oscar F. Mayer? Talk about history in the tot-making!

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