Taco Tater Tot Casserole
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr
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Additional Time
10 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
599 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Taco Tater Tot Casserole
Description
This casserole starts with ground beef cooked with yellow onion and a blend of seasonings including cumin, paprika, garlic, and oregano to create a classic taco flavor profile. The beef mixture is poured into a baking dish and topped with a single layer of frozen tater tots, which bake until crisp.
After initial baking, shredded cheddar cheese is sprinkled over the hot tots and the dish returns to the oven to melt the cheese and bubble the filling. The result is a rich and comforting dish featuring a balance of creamy melted cheese, savory beef, and crispy potato.
Once baked and slightly cooled, the casserole is topped with fresh diced tomatoes, green onions, sliced black olives, red onion, and a dollop of sour cream, adding brightness and texture contrast.
This dish works well as a family or weeknight meal when you want an all-in-one dish that combines protein, starch, and produce in familiar flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- ½ cup yellow onion peeled and chopped
- 8 ounces tomato sauce
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon cumin ground
- ¼ teaspoon oregano dried
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 32 ounces tater tots 1 package, frozen
- 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
Toppings
- green onion thinly sliced
- tomato diced
- black olives sliced and drained, canned
- red onion peeled and diced
- sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Cook ground beef and onions in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook until meat browned and onions have softened, about 8 minutes.
- Add tomato sauce salt, pepper, cumin, paprika, oregano, garlic powder, and onion powder. Stir and simmer for 2 minutes.
- Pour beef mixture into a 9-inch x 13-inch baking dish. Top with tater tots, being sure to spread them out into a single layer.
- Bake for 35 minutes. Remove from oven and sprinkle cheddar cheese all over the tater tots. Return to the oven and bake for another 10-15 minutes. The casserole is done when the tots are crispy, cheese is melted, and filling is bubbling.
- Remove from oven and let cool 10 mins. Top with green onion, tomatoes, olives, and red onion. Serve warm.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 599 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 599kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 37g | 57% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Cholesterol | 91mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 1324mg | 55% |
| Potassium | 805mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 623IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 311mg | 31% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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