Description
Taco Tater Tot Casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that combines the flavors of tacos with crispy tater tots, perfect for a family dinner or a potluck.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn, frozen or canned
- 1 cup salsa
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1 bag tater tots (32 oz)
- 1/2 cup sour cream (optional)
- Chopped green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked.
- Add the taco seasoning, black beans, corn, and salsa to the skillet, stirring to combine.
- In a greased 9×13 inch baking dish, spread the beef mixture evenly on the bottom.
- Top the beef mixture with tater tots, arranging them in a single layer.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle shredded cheese on top.
- Return to the oven for an additional 5-10 minutes, until the cheese is melted.
- Serve hot, garnished with sour cream and green onions if desired.
Notes
- Feel free to customize the toppings with jalapeños, olives, or avocado.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute ground beef with a meat alternative or additional beans.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the casserole
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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