My husband wants to deep fry the tots first, then bake. What do you think?

Yes! Deep fried anything is always better than not-deep-fried. Bake the casserole without tots with whatever ingredients you like. When done, top with deep fried tots. Sprinkle with cheese (your favorite)and return to oven until cheese is melty/gooey. Let stand at room temp for 15 minutes before serving.

Well I was half afraid to use the printer friendly version because after the comments above I was afraid the recipe would come out growling at me. Making it for tonights co-worker Christmas. Merry moods to all.

Tater tot casserole is well worth the little effort it takes to make it. No matter which state I've lived in it's always been sure to please. Everyone makes it a little different but as long as you stick with the basic recipe you'll be fine.

OK, while I'm enjoying the good hearted banter, I need to know if this is good or not... LOL I'm making it for my co-workers and they're pretty tough critics. Anyone?

Every tater tot casserole I've eaten had hamburger meat in it. Did you forget it?

Agree about hamburger...was it supposed to be in there? Grew up in ND - had tator tot hotdish weekly...never had it with sour cream or fried onions but my next batch will.

YUP, WHERE IS THE MEAT???

Better without meat! Just my opinion....

Comments made my day. Had to read it out loud to my husband. I'm glad I decided to look for a tater tot casserole.

While looking for a "tater tot" recipe I happened across this one ... so I will let all the Bingo players know where to go for some light hearted fun .. and hopefully a good recipe !!

I have good tater tot recipes for you and it is good one and you can look up cooks.com

I got a kick out of all of you, very funny. After I was done reading all the comments I forgot what I was looking for. Thanks for the laugh but after all it is tater tot casserole. HAPPY HOLIDAYS

Im so tickled about the comments, I called my kids to read what Eric said. I wonder if he got back on here to check to see what people wrote. Its too funny

I was looking up this recipe and got a whole lot more!! lol

OMG this is funny! lol

I'm trying this for the first time, I'm not a big cooker! Hopes it turns out good, and I will be using actual tater tots!!! LOL!

Trying this recipe for a Thanksgiving party at work. Using cream of chicken soup instead. We'll see how it turns out!

LMAO. You're all killing me!! :)

Great recipe .... love the comments, what a crack-up!