Description
Taco Tater Tot Casserole is the ultimate comfort food, combining crispy tater tots with savory seasoned ground beef and gooey cheese. This crowd-pleasing dish is perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings, offering a delightful mix of textures and flavors that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Easy to customize, it’s sure to become a family favorite that brings warmth and joy to your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 32 oz frozen tater tots
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat for about 7-10 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in taco seasoning and add a splash of water; let simmer for 3-4 minutes.
- In a baking dish, layer half of the beef mixture, followed by half of the tater tots and half of the cheese. Repeat layers ending with cheese on top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of casserole (approximately 180g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg