Sausage Mushroom Tater Tot Stuffing - The Ultimate Comfort Food

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Sausage Mushroom Tater Tot Stuffing - The Ultimate Comfort Food
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
65mins
Recipe by Administrator
Published on September 23, 2023

This Sausage Mushroom Tater Tot Stuffing recipe is the ultimate comfort food! Made with savory sausage, earthy mushrooms, and crispy tater tots, this dish is perfect for a cozy family dinner or a holiday gathering. The combination of flavors and textures will satisfy your taste buds and keep you coming back for seconds. Plus, it's easy to make and can be prepared in under an hour. Serve this crowd-pleasing dish and watch it disappear!

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground sausage
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried sage
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 cups tater tots, frozen
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large skillet, cook the sausage over medium heat until browned and cooked through. Remove the sausage from the skillet and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add the diced onion and minced garlic. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the onion becomes translucent.
  4. Add the sliced mushrooms to the skillet and cook for an additional 4-5 minutes until they are tender and slightly browned.
  5. Stir in the dried thyme, dried sage, salt, and black pepper.
  6. Add the cooked sausage back to the skillet and mix well with the onion and mushroom mixture.
  7. Spread the frozen tater tots evenly in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
  8. Pour the sausage, onion, and mushroom mixture over the tater tots.
  9. Pour the chicken broth evenly over the top.
  10. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.
  11. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the tater tots are crispy and golden brown.
  12. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
  13. Serve the Sausage Mushroom Tater Tot Stuffing hot and enjoy!

Interesting Facts

  • Tater tots were created in the 1950s by the Ore-Ida company as a way to use up leftover potato scraps.
  • This recipe can be easily customized by adding vegetables like carrots, celery, or bell peppers.
  • Leftovers of this stuffing can be reheated and enjoyed the next day.
  • If you're feeling adventurous, you can top the stuffing with melted cheese before baking for an extra indulgent twist.