Game Changing Ham and Cheese Tater Tot Casserole
When it comes to meals and menu planning, I try to mix it up but keep the family favorite dishes in rotation. It’s a constant battle for me- we eat homecooked meals 95% of the time, so I’m always working with the family or solo to create meals that aren’t the SAME every single week, but also include our favorite flavors. This week I gave our trusty old (delicious) tater tot casserole a makeover by using the flavors from another family favorite -ham and cheese sandwiches to switch out the flavor a bit. It was a big hit and I wanted to share it with you: give it a try and see if your family enjoys it as much as mine did!
Love casseroles? Try our Sour Cream and Onion Casserole or Southwestern Shepherd’s Pie Recipe – or perhaps a Mini Breakfast Casserole! Casseroles are one of my favorites for cold weather, but they are also SUPER handy to have ready to go for busy and hectic weeknights any time of year! Most can be prepped ahead and just baked whenever, so you don’t need to make the whole meal in the afternoon. My kind of meal, for sure!
Ham & Cheese Tater Tot Casserole
Ingredients:
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
8 oz. package diced ham (This is a GREAT recipe to use up leftover holiday ham too!)
32 oz. bag of tater tots
1 cup sour cream
1-10.75 oz. can of cream of chicken soup
3 tsp. yellow mustard
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. black pepper
1/2 tsp. salt 
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Grease a 9×13 pan with butter.
Combine all ingredients in a large bowl, stirring until well mixed and everything is evenly distributed. 
Place mixture in prepared pan and bake for 35-40 minutes until heated through and top is golden brown. Remove from oven and cool 10 minutes before serving. 
What’s your favorite version of a tater tot casserole?
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Brian E. says
Thank You for the giveaway… we would try the Cheesy Spaghetti Casserole (minus the olives !!!)
Janice Cooper says
I would like to make the BBQ Chicken and Cheesy Potato Casserole
Trisha McKee says
I’d love to make the Buffalo Mac & Cheese
Betty C says
I’m all about bread in any form so I would start with the Garlic Cheddar Cornbread Muffins.
Melanie Comello says
Without a single doubt, i’m going to be trying out the Ham and Cheese Tater tot casserole! Your pictures look absolutely delicious! And i’m sure it’ll be a big hit in my home lol. But other then that, I would also love to try out the Chicken, Cheese & Potato Casserole.
sandra s says
I like the Tater Tots and Ham casserole recipe, sounds and looks so yummy!
Samantha says
I would love to make the Grandma Peggy’s Cheesy Baked Beans!
Joan Kubes says
-I want to make the Cheesy Spaghetti Casserole.
Carolyn Daley says
I would make the Chicken, Cheese & Potato Casserole.
Candie L says
I like the homemade cheese crackers. Thank you
AEKZ2 says
I would like to make the Cheesy Gnocchi Skillet with Tomatoes and Spinach.
kim parrott says
Macaroni and cheese lobster bake sound decadent and delicious!
cynthia dawson says
The Supreme Mac and Cheese would be great!
Dawn Reid says
The Puff Pastry Pizza Sticks.
Lisa Davis says
I don’t eat dairy, so I wouldn’t make any of their recipes.
Kathleen S. says
I would love to try and make the Puff Pastry Pizza Sticks. Thanks!
tallcapp says
I would try the Cheesy Gnocchi Skillet with Tomatoes and Spinach.
Laurie Emerson says
I would like to make the BBQ Chicken and Cheesy Potato Casserole first.
C Steyer says
I would love to try the Buffalo Mac & Cheese in my new casserole dish! It combines two of our favorite things – mac & cheese and buffalo chicken – nomnom!!
laurie murley says
I would love to try the Garlic Cheddar Cornbread Muffins first in my cassorde dish
Laura J says
Oh I would love to make their Cheesy Spaghetti Casserole recipe! That looks so good!
Terry Bellender says
I have just GOT to try the Cheesy Spaghetti Casserole!
Jennifer J says
The Mexican Cornbread looks good! Thank you!!
Chelsea @ The Johnsons Plus Dog says
I’d definitely make that cheesy spaghetti casserole! Thanks for hosting this giveaway. Also, thanks for sharing this recipe at the #HomeMattersParty – it looks really yummy!
Jamie N. says
I would make the buffalo mac and cheese! It sounds so yummy.
Jennifer Reed says
I would make the BBQ Chicken and Cheesy Potato Casserole first from the Crystal Farms Cheese site. I think my family would enjoy this.
Marty C. says
Cheesy Gnocchi Skillet with Tomatoes and Spinach looks yummy.
robyn paris says
I would like to make the buffalo mac and cheese in my new dish.
Ceinwyn R says
I think my family would like the cheesy spaghetti casserole.
Nicole C. says
I would love to try the Tortilla Casserole.
Breanne says
I’d like to make the Buffalo Mac and Cheese.
Theresa D says
I would make the Cheesy Spaghetti Casserole first, I think my kids would love it.
Karen Drake says
I would like to make the Cheesy Tex-Mex Beef Pockets.
Keeley Sullivan says
I want to try the garlic cheddar corn bread muffins! The look wonderful.
Eugenia Hall says
I’d make the Overnight Ham & Cheese French Toast.
joni says
The Buffalo Mac and Cheese sounds yummy.
Brandy c says
I’d make the black bean veggie quesadillas.
Erica B. says
Cheesy spaghetti casserole sounds good.
Rita A says
I would make the Cheesy Spaghetti Casserole
Kimberly Hilbert says
Garlic Cheddar Cornbread Muffins sounds wonderful. I would totally make them as a bread and not muffins.
Lesley F says
I would make Easy Meatless Lasagna
Elizabeth Kariuki says
Definitely the Cheesy Pulled Pork Taquitos! They look amazing!
karen mayernick says
Cheesy Spaghetti Casserole for me!
julie murphy says
I would like to try the Cheesy Spaghetti Casserole
Karen Deva says
I would want to make cheesy spaghetti casserole.
Deanna F says
The slow cooker cheesy ranch chicken pasta.
Deb C says
I would like to try the Cheesy Gnocchi Skillet with Tomatoes and Spinach recipe from Crystal Farms.
Birdiebee says
I would make the Tortilla Casserole in the new casserole dish.
Robin says
I would like to try the Cheesy Spaghetti Casserole.
Peggy Johnson says
I would like to make the Tortellini pepperoni salad
Lisa V. says
I would like to make the BBQ Chicken and Cheesy Potato Casserole.
Wendy O. says
I’d love to try the Classic Italian Lasagna. Yum!
Cynthia R says
If I won I would love to make the Spicy Chicken & Black Beans. I love these dishes, I have one and would love to add another one.
Kyla says
This ham andcheese casserole would be amazing in the Le Crueset baking dish!
Vera says
I’d like to make the Lactose-Tolerant Easy Cheesy Broccoli Casserole.
Amanda Alvarado says
I’d like to try the Chicken, Cheese & Potato Casserole
Vera S says
Wow, it all looks so good. I think I’d make the Italian Cheese & Spinach Frittata Squares first. 🙂
Colleen Boudreau says
The Puff Pastry Pizza Sticks.
kim keithline says
I would love to make the Cheesy Spaghetti Casserole
Ellie Wright says
I would like to try the Garlic Cheddar Cornbread Muffins.
Nancy says
I’d try their Cheesy Hash Browns recipe in the casserole dish if I won.
Stephanie Phelps says
I would make the Chicken, Cheese & Potato Casserole first!
HS says
I would make Cheesy Spaghetti Casserole.
Kim Henrichs says
Ooh! Definitely the Buffalo Mac & Cheese!
Susan Christy says
Buffalo Mac & Cheese. YUM
Dawn Monroe says
Id like to try the buffalo mac and cheese and the loaded potato soup. I wrote down your tater tot recipe. I’m going to try it this week, my family will love it.
Danielle Marie says
the Buffalo Mac & Cheese sounds yummy.
amy pugmire says
I would like to try the sausage breakfast casserole.
Stephanie Coldwell says
The Cheesy Spaghetti Casserole would be first up on my menu to make! We make this already but we call it Spaghetti Pizza 🙂
Monique Rizzo says
Buffalo Mac & Cheese. YUM!! Thanks for the chance.
Bonnie Day says
I want to try the Spinach & Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken. . .
Scott Poston says
Bacon and Gouda mashed potatoes sounds wonderfully delish.
mita says
I would make the Garlic Cheddar Cornbread Muffin.
GLORIA SCHULTE says
I would try the Garlic Cheddar Cornbread Muffins first
nannypanpan says
the cheesy pulled pork taquitos
jules m. says
i want to make the Garlic Cheddar Cornbread Muffins
deana says
If I won I would first make the Easy Pizza Pot Pie recipe.
angie says
I like the homemade cheese crackers and the cheesy spaghetti casserole.
Denise C says
I’d try the Kielbasa ‘N Pepper Pasta recipe. Thanks!
Deb K says
Cheesy Spaghetti Casserole.
Sonya Morris says
I would make the Buffalo Mac & Cheese.
Brittney House says
I would like to try the Cheesy Spaghetti Casserole.
beth shepherd says
I would try the cheesy spaghetti casserole. Yummy!
heather s says
Cheddar and apple panini sounds yum
Becca says
I would like to try the Lactose-Tolerant Easy Cheesy Broccoli Casserole
tammigirl says
Cheddar and apple panini looks delicious to me!
Alan Saxon says
I would make Lactose-Tolerant Easy Cheesy Broccoli Casserole first.
Carolyn G says
I would make the cheesy spaghetti casserole
neeha says
I will make the Lactose-Tolerant Easy Cheesy Broccoli Casserole .
Randi C. says
Definitely Mac & Cheese, my favorite, especially with the colder weather coming…the best!
Barbara Montag says
The first thing I would make is the Cheesy Pulled Pork Taquitos recipe.
thank you
Claudia Davis says
The tortilla casserole looks incredible so I would try that recipe first!
Debbi Wellenstein says
I will make the Cheesy Spaghetti Casserole.
tracy davis says
I would make the Buffalo mac and cheese.
lena says
Oh, deliciousness! I love tater tots, but never tried making them myself. Thank You for the recipe!
Holly C. says
I would make the Buffalo mac and cheese, yum!
Denise S says
I would make the spicy chicken and black beans.
Richard Hicks says
I would like to make the Buffalo Mac & Cheese recipe
Amy Pratt says
I would make the Cheesy Spaghetti casserole.
Tammy Woodall says
I want to make the Tortilla Casserole first. It looks so delicious.
Cynthia says
I would love to make the Easy Pizza Pot Pie
Shannon Baas says
Cheddar and apple Panini.
melissa Resnick says
the Cheesy Ziti and Meatballs
Ann Fantom says
I would like to try Crystal Farms’ Stuffed Baby Peppers recipe.
Charles-Linda Bradshaw says
I would like to have Spinach & Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken. It sounds amazing.
Andrea D. says
I would like to try the Oven Baked Italian Crusted Chicken. It looks awesome. Thanks for the chance to enter.
Krystal says
This is like my dream! It has all my favorite foods all in one. YUM!
Tina W says
I want to try the Cheesy Ziti and Meatballs, looks yummy for the (hopefully) cooler weather to come.
Sandra Slack says
Oh the Stuffed Baby Peppers looks sooo good!
Margaret Smith says
I’d love to try the Seashell Pasta with Asiago and Parmesan
Adrienne Gordon says
The cheddar and apple panini
Heather Hayes Panjon says
I Would Make The Spinach Au Gratin!
ron schnell says
I’d like to try the Mac N Cheese Crab Bake.
Ourfamilyworld says
That looks so delicious. My kids would gobble this up in minutes.
Ashley C says
I would love to make the Slow Cooker Cheesy Ranch Chicken Pasta
Wendy @ ABCs and Garden Peas says
I’ve seen lots of variations of tater tot casserole, but I like the idea of adding ham and cheese! Using up leftover holiday ham is a great idea for this.
Aubrey says
I make a tater tot casserole that is different than this. I love it though. I’m going to have to try this one too now.
Sabrina @ Dinner, then Dessert says
My kids love tater tots, ham, and cheese! I bet they would love this dish too!
Shelley Zurek says
your pictures make me want to dive into the dishes. The cheese just oozes…
What kind of camera and lense do you use?
Ann Bacciaglia says
This looks like a delicious recipe. My kids would love this. I will have to get the ingredients i need to make it this weekend.
Fari says
I’d like to try the Mac N Cheese Crab Bake
Allie D. says
I am hungry just looking at these pictures! Can’t wait to try out the recipe. =D
Mama to 5 BLessings says
Oh my goodness this looks amazing for any meal of the day! My husband loves tater tots, I bet he would love this!
Peggy Rydzewski says
The BBQ Chicken and Cheesy Potato Casserole sounds tasty.
Jeanette says
This is awesome! I am hungry for this right now (it might almost be dinner time LOL). Tater tots are a favorite in this house so this recipe would be exactly what we need!
Jennifer says
Cheese, ham, and tater tots all together in a casserole? Yes, please! I’ve got to make that this weekend.
Donna Pyszk says
I would love to make the Grandma Peggy’s Cheesy Baked Beans
Jessica To says
I would like to try the Garlic Cheddar Cornbread Muffin recipe.
Deborah A. says
I saw this recipe and literally said, “Ooooooo!” Yeah, I’ll be making this. Mmm! Can’t wait.
janet says
http://www.crystalfarmscheese.com/recipes/cheesy-pulled-pork-taquitos
I have wanted to try taquitos. Thanks.
June S. says
I would make this recipe for when it gets colder outside; Loaded Potato Soup.
Kelly D says
I would make the Easy Cheesy Broccoli Casserole.
shelly peterson says
I would make the Buffalo Mac & Cheese
Cheryl Larimer says
The first recipe I would make is the Macaroni and Cheese Lobster Bake. Looks very tasty and interesting.
Francine Anchondo says
Fried Marble Jack Cheese Sticks
Heather Dawn says
I want to try the Stuffed Baby Peppers recipe.
James Robert says
The Cheesy Pulled Pork Taquitos sounds great to me
Dandi D says
I would really like to try the cheesy spaghetti casserole.