Description
A hearty and flavorful Mexican Tater Tot Casserole layered with seasoned meat, black beans, corn, gooey cheese, and crowned with crispy tater tots.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bag of tater tots
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1 can of black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn, frozen or canned
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 cup salsa
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- Sour cream and chopped green onions for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Brown the ground beef or turkey in a large skillet over medium heat and drain excess fat.
- Stir in black beans, corn, taco seasoning, and salsa; heat through.
- Grease your baking dish and spread the meat mixture evenly in the bottom.
- Top with tater tots in a single layer, ensuring a balanced crunch.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese over the tater tots.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the tater tots are golden brown.
- Serve hot with sour cream and green onions.
Notes
For added flavor, consider using a mix of different cheeses or incorporating fresh veggies like bell peppers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg