Cajun Ham and Turkey Tater Tot Casserole Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
45 mins
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Total Time
55 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
461 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Cajun Ham and Turkey Tater Tot Casserole Recipe
Description
The recipe creates a thick Cajun-spiced sauce starting with a butter and flour roux browned slightly to deepen the flavor. Softened chopped onions, green bell and jalapeno peppers, celery, and garlic add aromatic depth and texture to the filling. Chicken broth and sour cream (or crema) enrich the sauce, which is seasoned with Cajun spices and finished with salt and pepper. Adding equal parts ham and turkey introduces smoky, roasted meatiness.
Shredded smoked Gouda cheese is layered over the meat and sauce base, and frozen tater tots spread on top provide a crisp, golden crust after about 30 minutes of baking at 425°F. The combination of creamy, smoky, and spicy elements with the crunchy top forms a satisfying casserole with distinct Cajun influences.
Finishing with chili flakes and fresh herbs adds brightness and extra heat according to taste. This dish serves well as a filling main course that brings together rich proteins and satisfying textures perfect for cooler days or comfort food menus.
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 tablespoons flour
- 1 jalapeno pepper chopped
- 1 Serrano pepper chopped (optional)
- 1 green bell pepper chopped
- 1 onion chopped, small
- 1 celery chopped, stalk
- 3 cloves garlic chopped
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ½ cup sour cream or crema
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 5.5 ounces ham chopped, roasted
- 5.5 ounces turkey breast chopped, roasted
- 1 cup smoked Gouda cheese shredded
- 32 ounce tater tots frozen, bag
- chili flakes fresh chopped herbs, hot sauce as desired, spicy, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F.
- Heat a 14-inch cast iron pan to medium heat. Add butter and let it melt.
- Add the flour and stir to form a roux. Stir constantly until the mixture begins to brown, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the onion, peppers and celery. Cook down for about 5 minutes to soften.
- Add the garlic and cook another minute, stirring.
- Add the chicken broth, Cajun seasonings and salt and pepper. Stir continuously until it thickens up, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the crema or sour cream until it is incorporated through.
- Stir in the ham and turkey.
- Top the whole thing with shredded cheese.
- Top with tater tots and bake for 30 minutes, or until the tots are crispy brown.
- Sprinkle with spicy chili flakes and fresh chopped herbs. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 461 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 461kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 1184mg | 49% |
| Potassium | 546mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 915IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 26.9mg | 30% |
| Calcium | 230mg | 23% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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