Redneck Casserole–baked beans and smoked sausage with cheese, bacon and crispy tater tots.
Redneck Casserole
This is ooey-gooey comfort food! Franks and beans with a tater tot topping is a family favorite! I found this recipe on Food.com and adapted it to the Instant Pot. The original author stated, “My brother and I cook up this quick and easy recipe every Friday night when my mom is out with her friends/family. It’s yummy yummy and has the potential to evolve into much more…but we like it just the way it is. I hope you enjoy!!”
Ingredients/Substitution Ideas
- Olive oil–or canola oil, vegetable oil
- Smoked sausage–I used beef smoked sausage
- Baked beans–whatever brand you like best
- Bacon crumbles–or fry up a few strips of bacon
- Sharp cheddar cheese–I like to shred it off the block
- Tater tots–ore-ida brand is best
Steps
Turn Instant Pot to saute setting (“more”). When display says HOT add in the oil and sausage. Brown for about 3 minutes.
Stir in the baked beans, bacon and cheese.
Sprinkle the tots on top in one layer.
Place air fryer lid on top of Instant Pot. Air fry for 10 minutes at 400 degrees, or until tots are crispy and browned on top.
Serve and enjoy!
Notes/Tips
- Serve with green salad, steamed vegetables, cole slaw, corn on the cob or fruit salad.
- I used my Duo Crisp 6 quart Instant Pot*.
- This recipe can be gluten free if you use gluten-free tater tots and baked beans.
- Variation idea: try using chili instead of baked beans.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container* in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. This casserole is best the first day because of the crispy tater tots but you can pick the tots off and store the rest in the fridge.
- Other recipes you can make with bacon crumbles are Always a Hit Casserole and Loaded Overnight Breakfast Casserole.
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Redneck Casserole
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Description
Baked beans and smoked sausage with cheese, bacon and crispy tater tots.
Ingredients
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 6 ounces smoked sausage, sliced
- 1 (28 oz) can baked beans
- 1/4 cup bacon crumbles
- 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 3 1/2 cups (13 ounces) tater tots
Instructions
Instant Pot with Air Fryer Lid Instructions:
- Turn Instant Pot to saute setting (“more”). When display says HOT add in the oil and sausage. Brown for about 3 minutes.
- Stir in the baked beans, bacon and cheese.
- Sprinkle the tots on top in one layer. Place air fryer lid on top of Instant Pot. Air fry for 10 minutes at 400 degrees, or until tots are crispy and browned on top.
- Serve and enjoy!
Stove/Oven Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
- Heat an oven safe pan over medium high heat on the stove. Add in the oil and sausage. Brown for about 3 minutes.
- Stir in the baked beans, bacon and cheese.
- Sprinkle the tots on top in one layer. Place pan in the oven. Bake for 30 minutes.
- Serve and enjoy!
- Method: Instant Pot with Air Fryer Lid or Stove/Oven
More Instant Pot Recipes with Tater Tots…
Instant Pot Starving Dude Casserole
Instant Pot Starving Dude Casserole–a tater tot casserole with a Tex-Mex twist. Ground beef, Rotel, corn and cheese are topped with crispy tots. (You can make this recipe in the Instant Pot, Crockpot or oven). Pin this recipe for later! Note: the SLOW COOKER and OVEN instructions are listed in the recipe card below Instant
Instant Pot Totcho Casserole
Tater tots meet nachos in this crowd-pleasing casserole. With layers of ground beef, fire roasted tomatoes, refried beans, cheese, tater tots and delicious toppings what is there not to love?
Instant Pot Tater Tot Casserole
The hot dish your mom used to make with ground beef, veggies and tater tots only it’s made in the Instant Pot instead of the oven.
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I made this almost “as is” but wanted a heartier meal as I was feeding teenage boys, so I added in 1 and 1/2 lbs. of lean ground beef that was sautéed and seasoned with S&P and 3 tsp. of chili powder…served with corn on the cob and cornbread muffins, it was a huge hit! 😋
that is an awesome idea! Thanks so much 🙂
I made the skillet/oven recipe. My family loved it! I will be making this again! Thank you.
You’re welcome Cathy!
who doesn’t like bacon? if youst don’t like bacon, don’t use bacon. ones imagination is the limiting factor
Won’t buy chem filled tater tots; I wonder what a good substitute would be?
Won’t buy chem filled tater tots; I wonder what a good substitute would be?
My truly half-baked husband just said, “dang, she finally named one of her recipes after me, I’m so special, bet it tastes great!” Mercy. Will be back with stars. Soon. He’ll whine till I make it. Ha!
lol that is awesome Kim!
Hello! I am the only human being on the planet who doesn’t like bacon. Be honest: should I even bother making this recipe without the bacon?😉
M suggestion is Canadian bacon or diced ham.
I should have explained that the only meats I eat are chicken and turkey.
You can use chicken bacon.
turkey bacon
Yes, you are!!
What Bob said.
I know! That’s why I hesitated to reveal that, believe me!
not at all why do they keep wanting to put bacon and everything!
who doesn’t like bacon? if youst don’t like bacon, don’t use bacon. ones imagination is the limiting factor
What Edward said.