Thanksgiving just would not be complete without a giant side of warm, rich, carb-loaded, stuffing. But why eat soggy chunks of bread when you can use crispy potatoes? This tater tot stuffing recipe gives the classic a new twist by subbing tots for bread.
Glorious, golden potato nuggets not only make the stuffing extra crispy and decadent, they’re also gluten-free. It’s got all the Thanksgiving flavors you know and love packed into one hearty side. Prepare to stuff your face.
Tater Tot Stuffing
Ingredients
Instructions
Begin by melting some butter in a large pot.
Add the sausage and break up into pieces with a spatula or spoon. Cook on medium heat until no pink is left and the meat gets some darker brown bits, about 5-10 minutes.
Spoon the sausage into a bowl and set aside.
Add the onion and celery to the pot and sauté until translucent, 5-10 minutes. Spoon out the veggies in a bowl and set aside.
Sauté the mushrooms for 5-10 minutes until softened and set aside.
Add the butternut squash and ½ cup of chicken stock to the pot, and cover with a lid. Steam for about 5 minutes, until tender.
In a large mixing bowl, add the precooked tater tots, sausage, onion and celery, mushrooms, butternut squash, dried cranberries, parmesan, salt, pepper, Thanksgiving seasoning, chicken stock, and beaten egg. Gently toss until combined.
Spray a large 9u0022 x 13u0022 baking dish with cooking oil. Pour in the stuffing, smooth into an even layer, and cover with aluminum foil.
Bake the stuffing at 350° F for 30 minutes and then uncover and bake for an additional 30 minutes until golden brown and crispy on top.