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Taco Tater Tot Casserole
Taco night just got better with this cheesy Taco Tater Tot Casserole! A fun, quick-prep dinner that’s full of flavor and perfect for family dinners or potlucks.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Additional Time
5 mins
Total Time
43 mins
Servings: 12 Servings
Calories: 405 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 3 tablespoons taco seasoning mix or a 1 ounce packet
- 15 ounces black beans canned, drained and rinsed well
- 1 cup corn kernels frozen, but could use canned if drained well or fresh
- 1 cup mild salsa
- 2 cups cheddar cheese divided, shredded
- 32 ounces frozen tater tots
Optional Toppings For Serving
- shredded lettuce
- diced tomatoes
- sliced black olives
- sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Place a large skillet over medium heat. I've used a cast iron skillet, but you can use any large skillet. Add the ground beef until browned and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes. Break up the meat with a spatula as it cooks.
- Drain any excess fat from the pan. Add the taco seasoning mix, black beans, corn, salsa, and 1 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese to the meat mixture, stirring well until heated through.
- Transfer the beef mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly over the bottom of the pan.
- Set the frozen tater tots in a single layer in rows over the beef mixture, covering it completely.
- Place the casserole in the oven. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the tater tots are crispy brown. Remove the casserole from the oven, then sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the tater tots. Return the casserole to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove the casserole from the oven. Allow it to cool for 5-10 minutes before serving. Top with extra toppings like shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, sliced black olives, and a dollop of sour cream, if desired. Enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
405kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
45g
(15%)
Protein
22g
(44%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
42mg
(14%)
Sodium
571mg
(24%)
Potassium
923mg
(26%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
286IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
197mg
(20%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 405
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 405kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 42mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 571mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 923mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 286IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 197mg | 20% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.