Taco Tater Tot Casserole
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5
Taco Tater Tot Casserole
Description
This casserole starts by browning ground beef and cooking it with water and taco seasoning until the liquid reduces, concentrating the flavors. The meat mixture forms the base layer in a baking dish. Tater tots are tossed in vegetable oil and sprinkled with extra taco seasoning before arranging them on top in neat rows. A generous layer of shredded cheddar cheese is added between the meat and tater tots, which crisp and brown in the oven during baking at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 40-45 minutes.
The result is a casserole with a moist, flavorful beef base capped by crispy, seasoned tater tots and melted cheese, adding texture contrast and richness. It serves well as a comforting main dish and can be accompanied by simple sides or salad for balance.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup water
- 6 tablespoons taco seasoning , or 2 packets taco seasoning mix
- 2 cups cheddar cheese , shredded
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 package tater tots 16 ounces, frozen
Instructions
- Preheat an oven to 375 degrees and spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Cook the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until completely browned, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Whisk the water and 3 tablespoons of the taco seasoning together and add to the pan, stirring frequently, for 3-4 minutes until most of the water is gone.
- Put the meat mixture into the bottom of your casserole dish.
- Toss the tater tots with a tablespoon of vegetable oil and the remaining taco seasoning sprinkled over them evenly.
- Cover with the meat mixture with cheese, then line up the tater tots on top in rows.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes until the top is golden brown.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 256 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 256kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 67mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 375mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 189mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 0.4g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 459IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 209mg | 21% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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