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Ham and Tater Tot Casserole: The Ultimate Cheesy Comfort Food

This Ham and Tater Tot Casserole features rows of crispy golden-brown tots atop a savory ham and creamy white sauce base. Smothered in bubbly sharp cheddar, it's the ultimate cheesy comfort food for any meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 people
Course: Breakfast, Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Casserole Components
  • 1 lb frozen tater tots 454g
  • 2 cups savory cubed ham 300g, 1/2-inch cubes
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese 226g, freshly shredded
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter 57g
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 31g
  • 2 cups whole milk 480ml
  • 1/4 cup fresh scallions 25g, finely chopped
  • 1/2 tsp cracked black pepper 1g

Equipment

  • 1 Rectangular White Ceramic Baking Dish (9x13)
  • 1 Heavy-bottomed saucepan
  • 1 Balloon whisk

Instructions
 

Prepare the Sauce and Assembly
  1. In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until slightly nutty.
  2. Gradually whisk in the milk. Continue whisking until the sauce is thick and creamy. Fold in the cubed ham.
  3. Pour the ham and sauce mixture into the white ceramic baking dish. Arrange tater tots on top in neat, organized rows.
Bake and Garnish
  1. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 35 minutes until the tater tots are golden-brown and slightly charred on the edges.
  2. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar between the tots and bake for another 5 minutes until gooey and bubbled.
  3. Top with fresh green scallions and cracked black pepper before serving.

Notes

Always use frozen tots for the best crunch.
Freshly grate your cheese for the ultimate melt.
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