Description
A delicious and easy-to-make Mexican Tater Tot Casserole that’s perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground beef (85% lean)
- ½ cup yellow onion, chopped
- 4 teaspoons taco seasoning, divided
- 1 cup chunky salsa
- 15 ounces black beans (1 can, rinsed and drained)
- 15 ounces fire roasted corn (1 can, drained)
- 4 cups Mexican cheese blend, divided (16 ounces)
- 32 ounces frozen tater tots (2 pounds)
- Garnishes (Optional): Chopped black olives, Chopped green onions, Chopped lettuce, Chopped tomatoes, Sour Cream, Guacamole, Pico de Gallo
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Lightly spray a 9×13 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
- Add the ground beef and onion to a large skillet over medium heat and cook, stirring occasionally, about 5 to 6 minutes until beef is no longer pink and onion is translucent. Drain off any excess grease.
- Add two teaspoons of taco seasoning and 3 tablespoons of water and stir to combine. Cook until liquid has evaporated, stirring frequently.
- Stir in the salsa, rinsed and drained beans, drained corn, and another teaspoon of taco seasoning.
- Transfer the beef mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread into an even layer.
- Sprinkle 2 ½ cups of the Mexican cheese blend over the top of the beef mixture.
- Place the frozen tater tots on top of the cheese in a single, even layer.
- Sprinkle the remaining teaspoon of taco seasoning evenly over the tater tots.
- Bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until golden brown and crispy on top and bubbling in the middle.
- Top with the remaining cheese and broil for 1 to 3 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve hot topped with your choice of toppings.
Notes
- You can customize the toppings based on your preferences.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container and reheated.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg