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TASTY TACO TOT CASSEROLE

A Taco Tot Casserole dish brimming with ground meat, melted cheese, and a topping of golden-brown tater tots sits invitingly, a tempting portion already missing.
This Taco Tot Casserole is a deliciously simple way to enjoy bold flavors with a crispy twist! Loaded with seasoned beef, golden tots, and gooey cheese, it’s the ultimate comfort meal for any occasion, perfect for Super Bowl parties, family dinners, parties, or game day gatherings. Give it a try!
Inna
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes

Equipment

  • 13 x 9 baking dish
  • Frying Pan
  • Measuring Cups & Spoons
  • Mixing Spoon

Ingredients

  • 32 oz frozen tater tots
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 oz packet taco seasoning
  • ⅓ cup water
  • 1 cup salsa any kind
  • 2 cups shredded cheese I used a combination of Cheddar, Colby jack and Monterey Jack cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 425.
  • Lightly spray baking dish with Olive Oil non stick spray.
  • Add all tots to the pan and bake for ten minutes.
  • Remove and set aside.
  • Brown your ground beef and drain.
  • Add in taco seasoning, ⅓ cup water and 1 cup of salsa.
  • Mix until well combined.
  • Remove half the tots from the pan, leaving one row to cover the bottom of the pan.
  • Top with the meat mixtures.
  • Add half of the cheese to the top.
  • Add the rest of the tots to the top.
  • Top with the remaining cup of cheese.
  • Cook for 20-25 minutes until cheese is bubbly and tots are cooked through.
  • Serve and Enjoy!

Notes

Pre cooking the tots helps them to retain their crispiness under the weight of meat sauce.