Taco Tater Tot Casserole
This Taco Tater Tot Casserole is a total winner with family and friends, plus it's made simply in just an hour. With 10 ingredients, it has a seasoned Mexican filling on the bottom, and crunchy tater tots on top. What's not to love!
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 296kcal
Ingredients
- 1-1 ¼ pound lean ground beef
- ½ cup diced yellow or sweet onion
- 1 packet taco seasoning divided
- ½ cup canned beans (black, pinto or charro) drained and rinsed
- ½ cup shopeg corn or mexicorn drained
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
- 32 ounce bag frozen tater tots
- Olive Oil Spritz optional
- Optional toppings: sliced green onions, diced tomatoes, chopped cilantro, jalapeño slices, sour cream, guacamole
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- In a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat, cook and crumble ground beef until no longer pink. Drain any excess fat.
- Stir in diced onion and 2 tablespoons taco seasoning. Cook for 2 minutes.
- Add beans, corn, salsa, and sour cream. Stir until combined.
- Fold in 1 ½ cups of the shredded cheese. Cook for another 2 minutes.
- Arrange the frozen tater tots over the beef mixture in an even layer, in a circular pattern, starting with a row along the edge of the pan and working your way in. For an extra crispy crust, spritz with olive oil. Season with additional taco seasoning or salt and pepper, if desired.
- Bake 30-35 minutes or until the tater tots are nearly golden brown. Sprinkle evenly on top the remaining cheese and bake an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Cool 5 minutes prior to serving. Garnish with green onions, cilantro, or chives. Serve taco sauce, hot sauce, additional salsa or spicy ranch on the side.
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Notes
Storage:
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- Fridge: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days. When you're ready to enjoy, reheat in a 350°F oven until warmed through. You can also rewarm in the microwave if you're in a pinch.
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- Freezer: You can freeze this casserole, too! When you're ready to serve, thaw in the fridge overnight, then reheat in a 350°F oven until warm. Then simply add your favorite toppings and enjoy.
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- Change The Protein. Ground beef is a classic taco-style meat to use here, but feel free to use whatever you like or have on hand. Ground turkey, chicken, sausage, or even a combination could work. Whatever you use will take on the delicious flavors of the seasonings you add.
- Sour Cream Tips: This one is definitely for the sour cream lovers. If you want to decrease the amount of sour cream, you can opt for more salsa and less sour cream (i.e. 1 ½ cups salsa and ½ cup sour cream). You can also substitute 1 cup of sour cream with 8 ounces softened cream cheese.
- Get Creative with Garnishes. This recipe calls for some of the signature taco toppings to garnish with, but get creative! Pickled onions, fresh cilantro, a sprinkle of cotija cheese, crunchy tortilla chips or fresh jalapeno slices would also be delicious on top.
- Add More Veggies. If you're looking to bulk up your filling, or you simply want to use up some veggies you have on hand, go for it. Chopped bell peppers, mushrooms or additional beans would go perfectly in this casserole.
- Amp Up The Heat. Add in a can of diced green chilies, some chopped jalapeños, or a dash of cayenne if you're looking to really spice things up!
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Nutrition
Calories: 296kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 881mg | Potassium: 524mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 499IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 131mg | Iron: 2mg
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