30 of the Best Tater Tot Recipes to Make For Breakfast, Brunch and Brinner

When I meal plan, sometimes I find myself struggling to find side dishes more than anything else. One thing I always have on hand, however, is a bag of frozen tater tots and thank goodness because there are so many things to do with them! From pairing tots with other kid-friendly dishes like hot dogs and burgers, to turning them into a creative main dish, easy tater tot recipes are a busy parent's best friend.

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Easy Tater Tot Recipes

Taking them from the freezer to the table is super simple, which you'll see when you click through these 30 recipes. From tater tot casseroles, hot dishes, nachos and slow cooker ideas, to air fryer tots, you'll never look at these cylindrical potatoes the same way again!

Loaded Tater Tots are a favorite around here for parties, and I can't wait to try the Enchilada Tot Bake. Plus there are homemade versions too, using vegetables like zucchini, cauliflower and spaghetti squash. Even a low-carb parmesan variety those keto fans will crave!

Have you ever thought of serving tater tots with breakfast and brunch foods? I do this a lot in my house for an easy alternative to hash browns. I make them alongside eggs, omelets and breakfast sandwiches, because ready-to-heat and eat tots are much more convenient than trying to fry shredded potatoes after a busy day.

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If you have fallen into a side dish rut, and looking to add something fun, delicious and simple to your weekly routine—not to mention super kid-friendly—then any one of these tater tot recipes is sure to please!