Tater Tot Casserole Recipe (Dairy Free, Egg Free, Gluten Free) (2024)

FAQs

Which tater tots are gluten-free? ›

Tater tots are made from potatoes, oil, salt, and not much else. However, most store-bought brands of tater tots are not certified gluten-free, which means that they could be subject to cross-contamination during manufacturing. Ore-Ida potatoes are the exception: rest assured that they are definitely gluten-free!

Recently we've had a lot of readers asking if Tater Tots are gluten-free and safe for people with celiac disease. The short answer is yes.

Traditional tater tots are often considered a less healthy option due to their high-fat content from deep-frying and added preservatives. However, you can make healthier versions by baking or air-frying them with minimal oil.

Yes, potatoes don't contain gluten and are therefore gluten-free.

Do tater tots have gluten? Not all tots have gluten. Some tater tots include flour and some don't, while others contain seasoning that may have gluten-containing ingredients. Whether they are frozen or homemade do your due diligence before consuming.

The majority of tater tots are vegan, and we're grateful that Sonic's are. These deep-fried potatoes are soft and pillowy. It goes great with any sauce, but we love it best with tangy ketchup. Or, sprinkle them with a packet of salsa and something sweet to drink, like a Cherry Slush.

If a product is identified simply as gluten-free it means that it's naturally gluten-free or doesn't have any gluten-containing ingredients and so it can carry this label. So in theory, yes, tater tots are gluten-free!

Eggs are naturally gluten-free. Any gluten present in a hen's diet is completely broken down during the hen's digestive process, meaning there is no gluten that makes it way to the egg.

Kraft (the company that makes Velveeta) has a trusted policy to disclose any allergens on their nutrition label and there are no warning that indicate that Velveeta cheese contains any gluten ingredients. Furthermore, the gluten-free and celiac community is in agreement that Velveeta should be considered gluten-free.

Zucchini Tots – these are absolutely delicious! I'm a Southern food lover, and big on 'taters – and even I don't miss the potatoes in this extremely delicious version of the classic tater tot. My kids go crazy over these too, & they're super easy!

What do they call tater tots in England? ›

In England, they are usually called “potato crunchies,” although I also found a reference to them as “oven crunches.” In Australia, they are most commonly known as “potato gems,” “potato royals” or “potato pom poms.” I even found a German reference to Tots as “kroketten,” which probably stems from the word “croquette.” ...

Tater Tots are high in calories and fat, but also provide some carbs, protein, and small amounts of essential nutrients like vitamin C and iron. Enjoy them in moderation and pair with fiber-rich foods.

Our beloved Chicken McNuggets contain wheat flour in the coating which means they're not gluten free.

Yes, pure, uncontaminated oats are gluten-free. The U. S. Food and Drug Administration considers oats a gluten-free grain under its gluten-free labeling regulations and only requires that packaged products with oats as an ingredient contain less than 20 parts per million of gluten overall.

Many brands of bacon are gluten-free, but for added certainty, look for the gluten-free label when purchasing. Additionally, be wary of bacon served in breakfast buffets – sometimes they may have slices of bread placed underneath them to soak up the grease.

Great Value brand tater tots do not show any gluten-containing ingredients on their ingredients list. However, the bag contains a disclaimer that the tater tots may contain traces of milk, eggs, and wheat. If you are very sensitive, you may wish to stay away from this brand.

Most Ore-Ida Potato products are gluten-free. Heinz (the parent company for Ore-Ida) has a full and regularly updated list of which products are gluten-free on their website. It is always a good idea to read the label to make sure that nothing has changed.

INGREDIENTS: Potatoes, Vegetable Oil (Contains One or More of the Following Oils: Canola, Soybean, Cottonseed, Sunflower, Corn), Salt, Disodium Dihydrogen Pyrophosphate (to Preserve Color). Gluten free.

Idaho® Potatoes are naturally 100% gluten-free!