Tater Tot Taco Casserole

Tater Tot Taco Casserole

This taco Tater Tot casserole is just what the grandkids ordered — Tater Tots, Mexican food, and cheese! This is one of those meals that you can easily throw together. Great for a potluck or a quick meal for unexpected company.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
60 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Servings:
8

Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 (16 ounce) bag frozen whole-kernel corn with red and green bell peppers
  • 1 (12 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 (1 ounce) packet taco seasoning mix
  • 1 (12 ounce) bag shredded Mexican cheese blend
  • 1 (16 ounce) package frozen bite-sized potato nuggets (such as Tater Tots)
  • 1 (12 fluid ounce) can enchilada sauce

Directions

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.

Step 2
Cook ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until completely browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Add in frozen corn, black beans, onion, garlic, and taco seasoning mix to ground beef; cook and stir another 10 minutes. Set aside to cool slightly.

Step 3
Combine ground beef mixture in a large bowl with about 3/4 of the Mexican cheese blend and the potato nuggets; stir to combine.

Step 4
Pour about 1/3 of the enchilada sauce into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Add the tater tot mixture to the baking dish; lightly pat the mixture down into a solid, even layer. Pour remaining enchilada sauce over the potatoes.

Step 5
Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes. Sprinkle remaining cheese over the casserole and return to the oven until the cheese is melted and bubbly, about 5 minutes more.

Tip

Some kids don't like onion or garlic; these can be omitted.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

477
Calories
27g
Fat
38g
Carbs
25g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 477
% Daily Value *
Total Fat27g 35%
Saturated Fat13g 67%
Cholesterol76mg 25%
Sodium1305mg 57%
Total Carbohydrate38g 14%
Dietary Fiber6g 21%
Total Sugars2g
Protein25g
Vitamin C11mg 53%
Calcium309mg 24%
Iron3mg 14%
Potassium638mg 14%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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