Tater Tot Taco Casserole: A Fun Family Dinner Recipe

Ingredients

• cooking spray
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 (16 ounce) bag frozen whole-kernel corn with red and green bell peppers
• 1 (12 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 (1 ounce) packet taco seasoning mix
• 1 (12 ounce) bag shredded Mexican cheese blend
• 1 (16 ounce) package frozen bite-sized potato nuggets (such as Tater Tots®)
• 1 (12 fluid ounce) can enchilada sauce

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray for easy cleanup.
2. In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat for about 5-7 minutes, until fully cooked. Stir in the frozen corn, black beans, onion, garlic, and taco seasoning. Continue to cook for another 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Let the mixture cool slightly.
3. In a large bowl, combine the cooked ground beef mixture with 3/4 of the Mexican cheese blend and the Tater Tots. Mix well to ensure everything is evenly distributed.
4. Pour 1/3 of the enchilada sauce into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Transfer the Tater Tot mixture to the dish and gently press it into an even layer. Pour the remaining enchilada sauce evenly over the top of the Tater Tots.
5. Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes. Remove from the oven and sprinkle the remaining cheese over the casserole. Return to the oven for approximately 5 more minutes, or until the cheese is melted, golden, and bubbly.

Nutrition

• Calories: 477 kcal
• Fat Content: 27 g
• Fiber Content: 6 g
• Sugar Content: 2 g
• Sodium Content: 1305 mg
• Protein Content: 25 g
• Cholesterol Content: 76 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 38 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 13 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g