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Dairy Free Tater Tot Casserole Recipe

Published: Dec 9, 2021 by Jenna Urben · This post may contain affiliate links.

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This quick and easy tater tot casserole recipe is made without cheese, without eggs, and without cream of mushroom soup! It comes together with ground beef, onion, dairy free milk, broth, mixed vegetables, and frozen tater tots.

Tater tot casserole is also known as tater tot hotdish depending where you live! It's a simple, hearty, and comforting casserole, perfect for quick weeknight meals.

A typical tator tot casserole will have meat, potatoes, veggies, canned condensed soup, and cheese.

How to Make Tater Tot Casserole without Cream of Mushroom Soup

To make this kid friendly dairy free casserole, here's what you'll need:

  • Ground beef
  • Onion
  • Flour, gluten free if needed
  • Broth
  • Dairy free milk
  • Mixed vegetables
  • Frozen tater tots

No dairy, no problem! We're going to create a quick roux that will help thicken everything up.

Start by browning ground beef and cooking the onion. To make a roux, add the flour and stir to coat everything. Pour in broth and bring to a simmer. Add plant based milk of choice and stir until thickened. Add veggies and grab your baking dish!

Note: You can add any extra veggies you may have such as zucchini, squash, bell pepper, mushrooms, and more.

How Long To Cook Dairy Free Tater Tot Casserole

Transfer meat and veggie mixture to a 9x13 baking dish then top with frozen tater tots.

Cook for 30 minutes then if desired, sprinkle some dairy free shredded cheese on top and place casserole dish back in the oven for 5-10 minutes, or until the cheeze melts.

This meal is hearty, comforting, and perfect for Thanksgiving dinner. It’s
nostalgic for me because everytime I make it, I’m reminded of past
holiday dinners. It’s a great dish to have during the holidays to mix up
traditional turkey and mashed potatoes!

Ground Beef Tater Tot Casserole Recipe FAQ

What is the best dairy free milk to use for tater tot casserole?

Use whichever milk you have on hand! You just want to make sure it's plain and unsweetened. I typically use oat milk, almond milk, soy milk, or flax milk.

How to make vegetarian tater tot casserole?

To make this a meatless tater tot casserole, omit the ground beef or use beefless crumbles instead.

Are tater tots gluten free?

Frozen tater tots are often times gluten free but not always. Be sure to always check nutritional labels!

When are tater tot casseroles typically served?

They're most popular around Thanksgiving, Christmas, and the holidays season but I enjoy this cheap & easy dinner all year long either as a main dish entree or side.

More Dairy Free Dinners

Looking for more dairy free comfort food classic recipes? Try these next.

  • Thick & Creamy Potato Soup
  • Meat Free Eggplant Parmesan
  • Egg Free & Dairy Free Meatballs
  • Breakfast Tater Tot Casserole
  • One Pan Unstuffed Peppers Skillet
  • Spaghetti Squash Casserole
  • Dairy Free Green Bean Casserole
  • Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese

Dairy Free Tater Tot Casserole Recipe

Author: Jenna Urben
This quick and easy tater tot casserole recipe is made without cheese, without eggs, and without cream of mushroom soup! It’s hearty and comforting, perfect for weeknight meals.
4.92 from 37 votes
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Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 50 minutes mins
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • ½ yellow onion diced
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • ¼ cup broth
  • ¼ cup dairy-free milk
  • ½ cup mixed vegetables
  • 2 cups frozen tater tots
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Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350F and spray a 9x13 baking dish with cooking oil.
  • Warm about a tablespoon of oil in a large skillet and cook ground beef until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
  • Add the onion and cook until soft and translucent. Stir in flour to coat everything then stream in broth and bring to a simmer.
  • Stir in dairy-free milk and let simmer for about 5 minutes, or until thick, stirring occasionally.
  • Add vegetables, give everything a final stir, and transfer mixture to prepared baking dish.
  • Top with tater tots and bake for 30 minutes. Serve warm and enjoy!
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Jenna Urben is the recipe developer, content creator, and storyteller behind The Urben Life. She has over 10 years experience adapting family favorite meals to fit allergy-friendly diets. Join Jenna as she shares delicious dairy-free recipes that are easy to follow with plenty of tips and alternatives.

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  1. Missy says

    November 29, 2024 at 8:04 pm

    5 stars
    This was very good and much simpler than I thought it would be! My family loved it! There was not a single bit left over. I guess I need to make two pans next time. I used GF flour and it worked great!

    Reply
    • Jenna Urben says

      December 03, 2024 at 3:54 pm

      I'm so happy to hear that, Missy 🙂 It's one of my favorite meals to make!

      Reply
  2. Debbie says

    December 21, 2023 at 1:34 pm

    What kind of broth?

    Reply
    • Jenna Urben says

      December 21, 2023 at 5:37 pm

      You can use whatever type of broth you prefer – beef, chicken, or veggie will all work.

      Reply
  3. C says

    September 24, 2022 at 3:26 pm

    Thank you for the great recipe! And the button to make 2x, 3x the amount is awesome!! Thanks so much!!

    Reply
    • Jenna Urben says

      September 26, 2022 at 10:46 am

      You're welcome and thank you for leaving a comment! Very happy to hear you enjoyed the recipe and my blog 🙂 Have a wonderful day.

      Reply
  4. Becky says

    September 22, 2022 at 6:30 pm

    the recipe indicates broth, is that chicken broth or what flavor of broth? And what kind of dairy-free milk do you use?

    Reply
    • Jenna Urben says

      September 23, 2022 at 5:42 pm

      Hi Becky, thanks for commenting! For broth, you can use chicken broth, beef broth, or veggie broth. For dairy free milk, use any unsweetened and unflavored non dairy milk you have – I usually use oat milk, almond milk, or soy milk. I hope you enjoy the recipe 🙂

      Reply
  5. Mallorie says

    June 15, 2022 at 6:04 am

    Looking at making this for a friends freezer… how long would you recommend baking it from frozen? Covered or uncovered? Thanks!

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    • Jenna Urben says

      June 29, 2022 at 10:21 am

      Hi Mallorie! To cook from frozen, bake uncovered at 350F for about 60 minutes.

      However if time permits, let the casserole defrost in the fridge for 1 day. Then loosely cover the dish with foil and reheat at 350F for 45-55 minutes.

      Reply

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