Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Step 2

Heat the oil in a 12-inch cast iron skillet. Add the garlic and onions, season with salt and ground black pepper, and cook over medium heat until soft but not brown.

Step 3

Add the sausage and stir for a couple of minutes until it starts to brown.

Step 4

Add the mushrooms and stir well. Saute for a few minutes until the mushrooms start to soften, then add the sage or thyme and the flour and mix well. Cook, stirring, for another couple of minutes.

Step 5

Add the frozen veggies, mix, and then add the nondairy milk. Stir frequently until the mixture just comes to a boil.  Add more salt and pepper as needed. Turn off the heat.

Step 6

Arrange the frozen tater tots on top of the veggies. You can make a simple but appealing design, like I did, by arranging the tots in concentric circles.

Step 7

Place the skillet in the oven and bake 55 minutes or until the tater tots are golden-brown.

Step 8

Remove the skillet from the oven and let stand 5 minutes before serving.