Name: Tofu Scramble Tater Tot Casserole
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 onion; 0.5 cup mushrooms; 2 cloves garlic; 1 lb extra firm tofu; 0.5 tsp turmeric; 1 tbsp nutritional yeast; Salt and pepper; 1 package dairy-free shredded cheese; 1 bag frozen tater tots

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Tofu Scramble Tater Tot Casserole

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Instructions

In a large skillet, warm a little olive oil over medium heat. Cook onion, mushrooms, and garlic. Crumble in tofu and stir to combine. Season with turmeric, nutritional yeast, salt, and pepper. Let cook for about 5 minutes.

Meanwhile, bake tater tots in a casserole dish at 450F for 15 minutes. Remove tots from oven and lower temp to 350F.

Transfer tofu scramble to casserole dish, covering tater tots. Top with desired amount of dairy-free cheese. Bake for an additional 15-20 minutes and enjoy! Serve with ketchup, salsa, or hot sauce. Store leftovers covered in the fridge for a few days!

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Press Your Tofu First 🧊
Wrap extra firm tofu in a clean kitchen towel and press under a heavy weight for 15-20 minutes to remove excess moisture, ensuring a better texture and allowing it to absorb flavors more effectively.
Crumble While Cooking 👐
Break the tofu into bite-sized pieces directly into your hot pan and let them develop golden edges before stirring, creating texture contrast rather than a uniform scramble.
Toast Nutritional Yeast 🌟
Sprinkle nutritional yeast into the dry pan for 30 seconds before adding oil to deepen its savory, nutty flavor and prevent clumping when mixed with wet ingredients.
Layer Your Tater Tots Strategically 📐
Arrange tater tots in a single layer on top of the tofu mixture rather than mixing them in, and increase oven temperature to 425°F for the last 10 minutes to ensure crispy, golden exteriors.
Make-Ahead Storage Hack ⏰
Prepare the casserole without tater tots, refrigerate overnight, then add tater tots and bake in the morning to maximize their crispness while saving 30 minutes of preparation time.