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I enjoy making casseroles with tater tots and this Mexican-inspired recipe does not disappoint!
What I really like about casserole recipes like this one is how customizable they are. You can pretty much add or substitute any ingredient you want.
This casserole is packed full of flavors thanks to the spices, beans, chilies, and that crispy layer of golden tater tots and melted cheese.
💭 Ingredient Substitution
Some of the substitutions you can make to this delicious casserole recipe include using lean ground turkey instead of ground beef.
If you don't want to use Green Chilies you can substitute for a Green Bell Pepper. I've also made this tater tot casserole by adding some diced tomatoes.
For more great recipes made with Frozen Tater Tots, I suggest you check these recipes out:
📋 Gather your Ingredients
You will need the following ingredients to make this Mexican Tater Tot Casserole recipe (see recipe card for quantities): Lean Ground Beef, Yellow Onion, Taco Seasoning, Green Chilies, Black Beans, Frozen Corn, Red Enchilada Sauce, Mexican Blend Cheese, Frozen Tater Tots and optionally some Fresh Cilantro and Sour Cream for garnish.
🥣 How to make Mexican Tater Tot Casserole
Preheat the oven to 375°F. Lightly spray a 9 x 13 baking dish. Set aside.
Add the ground beef and the onion to a skillet and cook until browned. Drain any excess fat.
Add the taco seasoning, green chilies, black beans, frozen corn and the enchilada sauce to the meat mixture. Stir until all the ingredients are well combined.
Cook for another 8 to 10 minutes.
Add 2 cups of the shredded cheese to the meat mixture and stir until blended.
Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly. Place the tater tots evenly over the top of the meat mixture.
Bake for 35 to 40 minutes.
Remove from the oven and add the remaining cup of cheese over the top. Bake another 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
Optionally garnish with fresh cilantro and sour cream.
📖 Recipe
Easy Mexican Tater Tot Casserole
Equipment
- Baking Dish (9 x 13)
- Skillet
Ingredients
- 1 lb Lean Ground Beef
- ¼ Cup Yellow Onion, diced
- 1 oz Taco Seasoning
- 4 oz Green Chilies, diced
- 15 oz Black Beans, rinsed and drained
- 14 oz Frozen Corn
- 10 oz Red Enchilada Sauce
- 3 Cups Mexican Blend Cheese, divided
- 32 oz Frozen Tater Tots
- Fresh Cilantro, optional
- Sour Cream, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Lightly spray a 9 x 13 baking dish. Set aside.
- Add the ground beef and the onion to a skillet and cook until browned. Drain any excess fat.
- Add the taco seasoning, green chilies, black beans, frozen corn and the enchilada sauce to the meat mixture. Stir until all the ingredients are well combined.
- Cook for another 8 to 10 minutes.
- Add 2 cups of the shredded cheese to the meat mixture and stir until blended.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly. Place the tater tots evenly over the top of the meat mixture.
- Bake for 35 to 40 minutes.
- Remove from oven, add the remaining cup of cheese over the top. Bake another 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
- Optionally garnish with fresh cilantro and sour cream.
Nutrition
Nutritional information provided for this recipe is based on 1 serving. This information is an estimate and may vary based on several factors. If nutritional information is important to you and your diet, please verify this recipe with a Registered Dietitian.
Dianne
This tater tot casserole is so yummy. Loved it as did my family.