Taco Tater Tot Casserole
This Taco Tater Tot Casserole is a delightful combination of classic taco flavors and tater tots! Loaded with all the good stuff like taco meat, beans, cheese, salsa, and topped with cheese and crispy tater tots, this easy casserole recipe is a dinner that the whole family will love!
Tater tot casserole recipes are amongst our very favorite casseroles because they are such a hit with everyone in our family. Kids and adults alike look forward to this easy dinner recipe.
We love to try lots of variations on my original tater tot casserole recipe but this taco tater tot casserole is certainly a family favorite. A tasty layer of ground beef layer mixed with sautéed veggies, beans, salsa, taco seasoning and cream cheese for an extra creamy and satisfying casserole.
Once cooked feel free to top with shredded lettuce, tomatoes, crushed tortilla chips and serve with sour cream, salsa and/or guacamole.
Ingredients:
- 2 pounds lean ground beef
- 1 onion diced
- 1 yellow or orange bell pepper diced
- 1 ½ cups salsa
- 15 ounce can black beans drained and rinsed thoroughly
- 4 ounces diced green chiles
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning or 1 packet
- ½ teaspoon coarse salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 oz cream cheese softened
- 8 ounces shredded cheese cheddar, Mexican blend, Monterey Jack, Pepper Jack
- 32 ounces tater tots
- 3 green onions sliced
- toppings green onions, shredded lettuce, diced tomato, salsa, hot sauce, taco sauce, crushed tortilla chips or tortilla strips, sour cream, guacamole, olives
Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
25 minutes
Total Time:
40 minutes
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