Mexican Tater Tot Casserole
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Mexican Tater Tot Casserole
Description
This casserole starts by baking frozen tater tots until partially crisp. Ground beef is cooked with onions and garlic, then combined with taco seasoning and water to create a flavorful meat base. Black beans, corn, diced green chiles, and red enchilada sauce are added, along with shredded cheddar cheese, forming a rich, saucy mixture.
The beef mixture is spread into a greased baking dish, layered with the pre-baked tater tots, then topped with more cheddar cheese. When baked, the tater tots crisp further and cheese melts to create a golden, hearty crust. The casserole combines the savory meat filling with a crunchy potato topping, balanced by black beans and corn for texture and color.
Serve warm, optionally garnished with sour cream, avocado slices, tomato, cilantro, salsa, or other condiments to complement the spicy and cheesy casserole. This dish works well for family dinners or gatherings, providing a filling, flavorful meal in one pan.
Ingredients
- 32- ounce tater tots frozen, bagged
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion peeled and diced, small
- 2 cloves garlic peeled and minced
- 1- pound ground beef lean
- 1- ounce taco seasoning package
- ¼ cup water
- 15 ounce black beans drained and rinsed, canned
- 12 ounces corn no need to thaw, frozen
- 4 ounce diced green chiles canned
- 10 ounce enchilada sauce canned, red
- 3 cups cheddar cheese divided, or Mexican blend cheese, shredded
- sour cream sliced avocado, chopped tomato, cilantro, salsa, peppers, chopped black olives, etc, for toppings
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F.
- Spread the tater tots out in a single layer on a large baking sheet. Bake at 400F for 15 minutes.
- While the tater tots are baking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Add the garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Do not allow the garlic to brown.
- Crumble the ground beef into the skillet and sauté, stirring often, until completely browned. Drain off excess fat. Add the taco seasoning and water to the meat and stir well. Simmer over medium heat for 1-2 minutes, then remove from the heat.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef mixture, black beans, corn, green chiles, and enchilada sauce. Add 2 cups of the shredded cheese and stir well.
- Grease a 9x13 inch glass baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Pour the enchilada filling mixture into the dish. Arrange the tater tots over the top in a single layer. Top the casserole with the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheese.
- Reduce the oven heat to 375F. Bake the casserole uncovered for 30 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the casserole is bubbling around the edges.
- Cool the casserole slightly, then serve with the toppings of your choice.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 573 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 8 | |
| Calories | 573kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 56g | 19% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 75mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 1604mg | 67% |
| Potassium | 839mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 854IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 323mg | 32% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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