Looking for an easy, delicious way to use leftover smoked brisket? This Brisket Tater Tot Casserole is a cheesy, creamy BBQ-forward casserole topped with crispy tater tots — perfect for using smoked brisket, pork, or chicken.
With just a few simple ingredients you’ll have a comforting, crowd-pleasing main that reheats well and comes together quickly.
How to make Brisket Tater Tot Casserole
Start by combining 2 cups chopped leftover smoked brisket with 1/2 to 1 cup BBQ sauce, depending on how saucy you like it. You can toss the brisket with the sauce first or layer them later — either works.
Add an 8-ounce block of cream cheese (softened), 2 cups shredded cheese (Monterey Jack, cheddar, or a blend), and a 4-ounce can of diced green chiles or jalapeños. Season with kosher salt, black pepper, and a sprinkle of BBQ seasoning to taste. Stir until everything is well combined.
Grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish and spread the brisket mixture evenly across the bottom. Arrange a single layer of frozen tater tots over the top — you may not need the entire bag — and finish with another dusting of BBQ seasoning.
Bake in a 400°F oven for 30–40 minutes, until the tater tots are golden and the filling is bubbling. For the crispiest tots, serve the casserole immediately; the topping will soften a bit as it sits but still tastes great.
Serve Brisket Tater Tot Casserole right away for the crispiest tater tots
Garnish with sliced green onions and offer extra BBQ sauce or hot sauce on the side. Leftovers reheat well in the oven or air fryer to help the tots crisp back up.
We like to serve this with extra BBQ sauce and a drizzle of hot sauce for those who want more heat.
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Brisket Tater Tot Casserole
Cheri Renee
10 mins
40 mins
Main Course
American
6
488 kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups leftover smoked brisket, chopped
- 1/2 to 1 cup BBQ sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1 (8-ounce) block cream cheese, at room temperature
- 2 cups shredded cheese (Monterey Jack, cheddar, or blend)
- 1 (4-ounce) can diced green chiles or jalapeños
- Kosher salt, black pepper, BBQ seasoning blend to taste
- 1 (30-ounce) bag frozen tater tots
- Optional: green onions, extra BBQ sauce, hot sauce
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine chopped brisket, BBQ sauce, cream cheese, shredded cheese, diced chiles or jalapeños, kosher salt, pepper, and BBQ seasoning. Stir until smooth and well blended.
- Spread the mixture into a greased 9×13-inch casserole dish. Arrange a single layer of frozen tater tots on top and sprinkle with additional BBQ seasoning. (You may not need the entire bag of tots.)
- Bake at 400°F for 30–40 minutes, until the filling bubbles and the tots are golden. Garnish with green onions and serve with extra BBQ sauce or hot sauce if desired.
BBQ, Brisket, casserole, Easy, Leftover, Tater Tot
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