Taco Tater Tot Casserole

Taco Tater Tot Casserole

from dinnerin321.com
60 min

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!

Ingredients

  • 1-1 1/4 pound lean ground beef
  • 1/2 cup diced yellow or sweet onion
  • 1 packet taco seasoning (divided)
  • 1/2 cup canned beans (black, pinto or charro) (drained and rinsed)
  • 1/2 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

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat your oven to 400°F.

  2. 2

    In a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat, cook and crumble ground beef until no longer pink. Drain any excess fat.

  3. 3

    Stir in diced onion and 2 tablespoons taco seasoning. Cook for 2 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add beans, corn, salsa, and sour cream. Stir until combined.

  5. 5

    Fold in 1 1/2 cups of the shredded cheese. Cook for another 2 minutes.

  6. 6

    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.

  7. 7

    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.

  8. 8

    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.