This Mexican Tater Tot Casserole recipe is packed with bold and savory flavor and a top layer of golden brown tater tots. The whole family will love this easy casserole dinner!
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Loaded with ground beef, corn and beans, and chiles for some extra heat, this easy casserole recipe combines frozen tater tots with Mexican inspired flavors.
Why this recipe works
Because it includes lots of nutritious ingredients like corn and beans, this recipe makes an entire meal in one casserole dish!
The end result is a comforting dish that’s packed with flavor. Using taco seasoning emphasizes the Mexican flavors of this meal that’s great for an easy dinner or even a special brunch.
And if you’re still looking for more phenomenal casserole recipes, try my Big Mac Casserole or this One Pot Mexican Rice Casserole!
Gather your ingredients
- Ground Beef: You can use ground turkey or even ground chicken.
- Onion: For fantastic savory flavor.
- Taco Seasoning: Buy this from the grocery store or use my homemade taco seasoning.
- Veggies: Aside from onions, you’ll also need corn, green chile peppers, and black beans.
- Enchilada Sauce: I use mild but you can use hot if you prefer.
- Salsa: Feel free to use your favorite brand of store-bought salsa or make your own!
- Shredded Cheese: A Mexican cheese blend is ideal for this dish, but you could also use something more simple like cheddar cheese or pepper jack cheese.
- Tater Tots: No need to thaw first.
How to Make this Mexican Tater Tot Casserole
- Step 1: Cook the ground beef and diced onion in a large oven-safe skillet until the meat is browned.
- Step 2: Stir in the taco seasoning, chiles, beans, corn, salsa, and enchilada sauce.
- Step 3: Mix in about 2 cups of shredded cheese.
- Step 4: Top with frozen tater tots, sprinkle additional cheese on top, and bake until the tots are golden brown and crispy and the filling is hot and bubbly.
Recipe Tips
- Top your tater tot taco casserole with your favorite taco toppings like chopped cilantro, diced tomatoes, guacamole, sour cream.
- Other cheese options include mozzarella or colby jack cheese.
- Use bell peppers instead of chiles for a more subtle flavor with less heat.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat in the oven until the tots are crispy and the filling is heated through.
