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Tater Tot Casserole with Taco Flavors in a white baking dish.
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Taco Tater Tot Casserole

This Taco Tater Tot Casserole is a fresh, family-friendly dinner with crispy potatoes and all your favorite taco flavors in one quick and easy bake.
Course Dinner
Cuisine American, Mexican
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 693kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Ground beef
  • 8 ounces Tomato Sauce
  • 2 Tablespoon Tomato Paste
  • 10 ounces Rotel
  • ½ cup Salsa
  • 2 teaspoon Chili Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Pepper
  • 1 cup Corn
  • 15 ounces Black Beans Rinsed and drained
  • ½ cup Sour Cream
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese
  • 1 cup Monterey Jack Cheese
  • 20 ounces Frozen Tater Tots
  • Optional Garnish: Green Onion, Sour Cream, Tomatoes and Cilantro

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F.
  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked, breaking it apart with a spatula. Drain any excess grease.
    1 pound Ground beef
  • Reduce heat to medium and stir in the tomato sauce, tomato paste, Rotel, salsa, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5–7 minutes to let the flavors blend and the sauce thicken slightly.
    8 ounces Tomato Sauce, 2 Tablespoon Tomato Paste, 10 ounces Rotel, ½ cup Salsa, 2 teaspoon Chili Powder, 1 teaspoon Cumin, ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder, ½ teaspoon Pepper, ½ teaspoon Salt
  • Stir in the corn and black beans until evenly distributed, then remove from heat and mix in the sour cream until creamy.
    1 cup Corn, 15 ounces Black Beans, ½ cup Sour Cream
  • Spread the meat mixture evenly into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Sprinkle the cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses evenly over the meat mixture.
    1 cup Cheddar Cheese, 1 cup Monterey Jack Cheese
  • Arrange the 20 ounces of frozen tater tots in a single layer on top of the cheese.
    20 ounces Frozen Tater Tots
  • Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden brown and crispy, and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with your favorite taco toppings.
    Optional Garnish: Green Onion, Sour Cream, Tomatoes and Cilantro

Notes

Make Ahead

Assemble the casserole, cover tightly, and refrigerate up to 24 hours. When ready to bake, place on the top rack. Bake at 375°F covered for 25 to 30 minutes, then uncover and bake 20 to 25 minutes until the edges are bubbling and the tots are golden and crisp.

Storage

Cool leftovers, then cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days. For longer storage, freeze in an airtight container for up to 2 months.

Reheat

For the best texture, reheat leftovers in a 375°F oven on the top rack until hot and the tots re-crisp, about 12 to 18 minutes. An air fryer works well too. The microwave is fastest but will soften the tots. If reheating from frozen, thaw in the fridge overnight before warming.
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Nutrition

Calories: 693kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 101mg | Sodium: 1488mg | Potassium: 988mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1105IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 387mg | Iron: 6mg
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